Special Education Educational Assistant at Tarhe Trails- Self-Contained

Lancaster City School District; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster City Schools seeks a Special Education Educational Assistant- Self Contained at Tarhe Trails Elementary in Lancaster, OH to support teachers in delivering inclusive, targeted instruction and to assist students with special needs in a self-contained setting.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma, pass the Paraprofessional Test (or CDA), and have Child Abuse, First Aid/CPR, and Communicable Disease certifications, plus a clear BCI/FBI report.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Paraprofessional Test passage or CDA certification (as applicable).
• Clear BCI/FBI background check.
• Child Abuse certification and CPR/First Aid training.
• Communicable Disease certification and ability to work with students with emotional/behavioral needs.
• Experience in classroom with handicapped students is preferred.

Education

High school diploma

Two year degree or CDA Certification

Paraprofessional Test

Child Abuse Certification

Child First Aid and CPR Certification

Communicable Disease Certification

Clear BCI/FBI report

Job description

Special Education Educational Assistant at Tarhe Trails- Self-Contained

Lancaster City Schools Tarhe Trails Elementary - Lancaster, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5897978

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 22, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Lancaster City Schools

Human Resource Services

Classified Posting

August 21, 2026

Classified Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year:

Job Title: Special Education Educational Assistant- Self Contained

Location: Tarhe Trails Elementary

Qualifications for above position:

• A high school diploma
• A valid license to practice as an educational aide.
• Passage of the Paraprofessional Test, Two year degree or CDA Certification (as applicable)
• Child Abuse certification
• Child First Aid and CPR Certification
• Communicable Disease Certification
• Clear BCI/FBI report
• Classroom experience with handicapped students
• Must be able to deal appropriately with students who exhibit emotional or behavioral problems, aggressive behavior, or physical problems
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Michelle Williams
• 345 East Mulberry Street
• Lancaster, Ohio 43130
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]