Special Education Assistant Jobs in Ohio

A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.

This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.

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Paraprofessional II (Noon Duty)

  • Ashland, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ashland, OH
  • 14 hours ago

Position Type: Paraprofessionals/Noon Paraprofessional Date Posted: 3/25/2025 Location: Reagan Elementary School Closing Date: 04/07/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION:...

2025-2026 Special Education Aide

  • Pataskala, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Pataskala, OH
  • 1 day ago

Assist the identified student(s) during individual and small group instruction, implementing behavior management plans, tutoring, etc....

Paraprofessional - Madison Plains Elementary

  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago

Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center is looking for a classroom aide for our elementary room in Madison Plains. The position entails: supervising students, attending to physical, personal,...

Paraprofessional - MAC North

  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate aide to join our team at Mac-a-Cheek Learning Center. In this role, you will work directly with students, providing support in a variety of...

Paraprofessional - Madison Plains Elementary School

  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Urbana, OH
  • 14 hours ago

Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center is looking for a classroom aide for our elementary room in Madison Plains. The position entails: supervising students, attending to physical, personal,...

Paraprofessional:ED

  • Concord Township, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord Township, OH
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 3/24/2025 Location: Elm Street Elementary School District:   Painesville City Local School District    2025-26 SCHOOL...

POSITION: Before and After School Program (CLC) One-on-One Paraprofessional/Special Needs Aide LOCATION: Rossford Elementary School (CLC) HOURS: 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:15-6:00 p.m. SCHEDULE: Every...

Special Education Assistant

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 12 days ago

Special Education Assistant - Finneytown Elementary Under the direction of the supervising teacher, the successful candidate will provide support for students as required by their Individual Education...

Paraprofessional: Project Life

  • Dayton, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Thurgood High School - click website to apply Date Available: 03/31/2025 District:  ...

Long-term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Dayton, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: Kettering Middle School District:   Kettering City Schools    Attachment(s): Long Term Sub Special Ed...

Paraprofessional - Lunch and Recess Monitor

  • Austintown, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Austintown, OH
  • 14 days ago

Assist in classroom management duties including small group instruction. Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties....

Sub- Special Education Assistant

  • Barberton, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Barberton, OH
  • 14 days ago

Sub- Special Education Assistant Norton City School District Norton City Schools- Buildings Vary - Barberton, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education...

Paraprofessional

  • Maineville, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Maineville, OH
  • 14 days ago

Paraprofessional Kings Local School District JF Burns Elementary School - Maineville, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details...

Paraprofessional Openings

  • Akron, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 14 days ago

Openings as of 3/10/2025 Secretary III - Anticipated Openings JobID: 4394 Position Type: OFFICE SUPPORT/SECRETARY III Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 06/27/2025 Secretary...

Special Education Assistant

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago

Special Education Assistant - Finneytown Elementary Under the direction of the supervising teacher, the successful candidate will provide support for students as required by their Individual Education...

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Special Education
This course is part of a D2L/Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) suite of online learning programmes. The programmes aim to boost knowledge in 4 areas: Special Education, School Leadership,...
MathTrackX: Special Functions
Understand trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how they can be applied in the real world. This course is part two of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to...
Special Needs Education
This comprehensive online course is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support students with special needs. Through...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Ohio

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.1%
Master's Degree
33.0%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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