1:1 Special Education Assistant

Position Type:Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted:3/31/2025Location:Shiloh Middle SchoolClosing Date:04/08/2025Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education SupervisorWork Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through FridaySalary: $17.78 starting hourly rate*All 1:1 Special Education Assistants who complete the school year in their assignment will receive a stipend for 10% of total hours worked.**Hiring bonus up to $750.00Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMust have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO examOne or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferredMust pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of EducationAbility to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behaviorAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectivelyOrganizational and problem solving skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptable to changing situationsAbility to assume responsibility for supervising studentsKnowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate contextMust possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped studentsClerical skills; including knowledge of office machinesPrevious experience working with computers preferred