Special Education Classroom Assistant

Laurens County School District 56; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County School District 56 is seeking a Special Education Assistant to work in a classroom with students who have special needs. The role involves assisting with instruction and activities, accompanying students during transitions, and supporting self-help skills.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either 60 college credits or passing the WorkKeys/WIN exam after hire. Physical tasks may include lifting and assisting with mobility as needed across all school sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have either 60 college credits or pass the WorkKeys/WIN competency exam (can be done after hire).

Responsibilities

• Helps students with instruction and classroom activities.
• Accompanies students during transitions.
• Assist with activities such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and cleaning as needed.
• Supports teachers and students in developing self-help skills.
• Physical tasks may include lifting, pushing wheelchairs, and moving equipment.

Skills

Instructional support

Student assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
  
• Location:
  All Schools
  

The special education assistant works in a classroom with special needs students:

• Helps the students with instruction and classroom activities.
• Accompanies the students during transition times.
• Depending on the abilities of the students they are working with, the instructional assistant may be involvedin such activities as feeding students, pushing wheelchairs, lifting students, toileting students, changing diapers, cleaning up students after toileting accidents, and washing and drying clothes. The above listing reflects some examples of duties which maybe required and is not an all-inclusive list.
• Teachers and the instructional assistantwill work cooperatively in assisting students with self-help skills.
• Physical demands may require pushing a wheelchair, lifting and moving of students and equipment, bending, squatting, sitting on chairs, or on the floor.
• Must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must have either60 college credits or pass the WorkKeys/WIN competency exam (can be done after hire).

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 1:33:06 AM CST.

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