SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SBH) - Patrick

Patrick Elementary School; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Elementary School in Canton, Ohio seeks a Special Education Assistant (SBH) to support students and teachers under IEP guidelines. The role runs 6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year, at an hourly rate of $18.95, with duties including assisting with classroom activities and transportation support.

Candidates must hold a High school diploma or equivalent, an Educational Aide Permit, and demonstrate confidentiality, honesty, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Educational Aide Permit is required.
• Confidentiality and honesty in handling student information.
• Ability to cooperate and work well in a team.
• Two years of college (48 semester hours) or an Associate’s Degree or Praxis Paraprofessional results.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher to implement the IEPs.
• Supports students to fulfill educational needs.
• Helps students develop independence and responsibility.
• Provides lavatory and lunch supervision as needed.
• Assists with bus loading/unloading and field trips.
• Supports in active therapy programs and daily routines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Honesty

Cooperate with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SBH) - Patrick

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933330

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.95 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT)

PatrickElementary

6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year

Step 1 - Hourly Rate $18.95

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Aide Permit
• Confidentiality
• Honesty
• Cooperate and get along with others
• Work as a member of a team

Responsibilities:

• Assists the teacher to implement the IEP’s
• Assists students as needed to fulfill their educational needs
• Helps students develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility
• Provides lavatory assistance when necessary
• Assists students during lunch and recreational activities
• Assists students to and from classes
• Assists students on trips
• Understands and maintains the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher
• Assists students loading and unloading on buses
• Assists in active therapy programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Applicants for the above positions are REQUIRED to be Highly Qualified, which is defined as: Two (2) years of college (Minimum of 48 Semester Hours, or 72 Quarter Hours), or possess an Associate’s Degree, or passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.

Applicants must submit a copy of their Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results, or a copy of their college transcript(s) to verify their Highly Qualified Status. Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon being employed with the Canton City School District. If you do not meet the criteria for Highly Qualified, you are not eligible to apply.

Contact Information

• Cecile Fleischer
• 305 Mckinley Ave NW
• Canton, Ohio 44707-1118
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]