Special Education Assistant - Fairborn Primary School

Young World Physical Education; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 21,093 - 30,042; Full time

Job summary

Fairborn City Schools – Fairborn Primary School in Fairborn, Ohio, is hiring a Special Education Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The position runs 8:20 am–3:50 pm with a starting wage of $18.56 per hour for ~7 hours daily.

The role requires working closely with students with disabilities, ensuring their safety and well-being, and supporting health-related needs under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and Ohio educator permit qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with handicapped students.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Assist in necessary physical care for maintenance of health and welfare of students.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.

Responsibilities

• Support handicapped students and assist in daily activities.
• Maintain student safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with school staff and teachers.
• Follow district protocols and confidentiality policies.
• Assist in health-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Student communication

Student safety

Student care

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Clear written/oral communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Educational aide permit (Ohio Dept of Education)

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Fairborn Primary School

Fairborn City Schools – Fairborn Primary School, Fairborn, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5832779
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: July 14, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Assistant

LOCATION: Fairborn Primary School

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:20 am – 3:50 pm (2026‑27 school year)

SALARY: Starting Pay: $18.56 per hour, 7 hours per day

DEADLINE: July 20, 2026

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with handicapped students.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Assist in necessary physical care for maintenance of health and welfare of students.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.
• Must hold a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Meet the qualifications and/or criteria set by the State of Ohio Department of Education to obtain an educational aide permit.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional interaction among unruly children.
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• The supervisor shall authorize renumeration if the position does not allow for a duty‑free lunch.
• Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be limited. Skill performance may be tested.

Contact

Contact Person: Jeff Madden, Assistant Superintendent

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone], Ext 1119

Position Type: Full‑time