Special Needs Aide

Celina City Schools; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Celina City Schools is seeking a Special Needs Aide at Celina Elementary School in Celina, Ohio. The aide will provide academic and behavioral support to students, helping them access the general curriculum and develop independence.

Responsibilities include assisting individuals and small groups with tasks, reinforcing routines, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma, an Educational Aide Permit, and the ability to work with students with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education (with ESEA endorsement if applicable).
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties (may include lifting or physical restraint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in de-escalation, first aid/CPR, or CPI preferred (or willingness to complete).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students.
• Assist individual and small groups with tasks and self-help skills.
• Reinforce classroom routines and maintain confidentiality.
• Support a safe and respectful learning environment; participate in required training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Educational Aide Permit (with ESEA endorsement if applicable)

Job description

Special Needs Aide

Celina City Schools Celina Elementary School - Celina, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5963443

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Celina City Schools is looking for a special needs aides to provide academic and behavioral support to students. This position ensures students can access the general curriculum and develop independence. This role also assists individual and small groups of students with academic tasks, self-help skills, mobility, communication, and social interactions; reinforce classroom routines and expectations; maintain confidentiality of student records and information; support a safe and respectful environment conducive to learning; participate in required training and professional development (e.g., CPI, First Aid/CPR, etc.); communicate professionally with students, staff, and parents.

Hours - 6.75/day

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education (with ESEA endorsement if applicable).
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties (may include lifting or physical restraint if needed).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in de-escalation, first aid/CPR, or CPI preferred (or willingness to complete).

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]