Special Education Assistant Substitute - Fairborn City Schools

Dayton Area School Consortium; Five Points (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairborn City Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant Substitute to support instructional activities in classrooms on an as-needed basis.

The role requires candidates to be highly qualified or capable of earning ParaPro qualification, with strong communication for interacting with students and staff. On-site duties include health and safety support and adherence to district procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified, or able to pass the ParaPro test to become highly qualified.
• Ability to communicate and work with handicapped students.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Assist in necessary physical care for health and welfare of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.
• Meet State of Ohio requirements for educational aide permit.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute instructional support in classrooms.
• Assist teachers with maintaining student safety and welfare.
• Support individual students as directed by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Highly qualified

Communication

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

ParaPro eligibility

Job description

Special Education Assistant Substitute - Fairborn City Schools JobID: 37946

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Fairborn City Schools
• Date Available: upon paperwork completion

Must be Highly Qualified

LOCATION: Fairborn City School District

DEADLINE: October 30, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be highly qualified, or the ability to pass the ParaPro test to become highly qualified.
• 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 directive clearly and effectively both 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 re-numeration, 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: Josh Baker, Director of Human Resources