Special Education Assistant Middle School

Beachwood City School District

BEACHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Job Details

Job ID:

5909584

Application Deadline:

Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The Beachwood City School District has an opening for a Special Education Assistant at Hilltop Elementary School.

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Must possess or be eligible to obtain appropriate Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit with an Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Endorsement.

BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Position:

Special Education Assistant

Reports to: Director of Pupil Services

Employment Status:

Beachwood Union of Support Staff (BUSS) Contract

I. Position Summary

To deliver individualized services to students with exceptional learning needs in a wide variety of settings, including general education classrooms, resource rooms, and community-based functional learning sites, under the direction of a licensed special education professional

II. Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit

Endorsement in the area of "ESEA Qualified"

Satisfactory completion of BCII and FBI background checks

Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Meet all health requirements mandated by law

Satisfactory completion of the BCII and FBI background check

Possession of a valid motor vehicle license

III. Job Responsibilities & Duties

Uses strategies, equipment, materials, and technologies, as directed, to accomplish instructional objectives

Assists in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed

Uses strategies as directed to facilitate effective integration into various settings

Uses strategies to promote the learner's independence and confidence, as directed

Establishes and maintains rapport with the students and staff

Uses strategies for managing behavior as directed

Uses strategies as directed, in a variety of settings, to assist in the development of social skills.

Follows written plans, seeking clarification, as needed

Demonstrates basic data collection techniques, as directed

Makes and documents observations as directed and assists in collecting and providing objective, accurate information to professionals

Uses universal precautions and assists in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment

Provides personal care assistance to students, which may include toileting, feeding, or other tasks related to daily living

Performs specific nursing-related tasks in accordance with nursing practice, as delegated by the school nurse and deemed to be safe to delegate

Performs responsibilities in a manner consistent with laws and policies

Demonstrates sensitivity to the diversity of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Demonstrates commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential

Maintains a high level of competence and integrity, exercising objective and prudent judgment

Engages in self-assessment and accepts and uses constructive feedback provided by licensed special education staff, teachers and administrators

Seeks and willingly participates in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and skills

Collaborates with staff and families, fostering respect and beneficial relationships

Assists with transportation as a bus assistant responsible for monitoring of student(s) behavior and ensuring student(s) safety

Accompanies students to community-based work sites or field trips

Participates as directed in conferences as members of the educational, pupil services, IEP or MFE team

Functions in a manner that demonstrates a positive regard for the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of the paraeducators and the professionals

IV. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knows rules and procedural safeguards regarding the management of behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs

Knows characteristics of appropriate communication with students with disabilities and communicates effectively using verbal and non-verbal techniques

Knows and follows ethical practices for confidential communication about individuals with exceptional learning needs

Knows rights and responsibilities of families and children as they relate to individual learning needs

Knows and utilizes basic educational terminology regarding students programs, roles, and instructional activities

Skill in interacting with staff, students and the public with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy

Ability to problem solve, organize effectively and react productively to interruptions and changing conditions.

V. Personal Conduct Requirements

The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in his/her relationships with the Board of Education and the administration

The employee shall promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal conduct

The employee shall report misconduct or violations of policy or procedure following established Board policy

The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education and the Superintendent in the pursuit of District goals and interests

The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the positions of the Board of Education and administration

The employee shall demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students and the public and promote a positive image of the district through exemplary personal conduct including but not limited to:

The ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy and excellent grammar

The demonstration of effective listening skills

Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Beachwood City School District

VI. Physical Demands

Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead - above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.

NOTE:

This position involves helping students with feeding and toileting activities and has exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.25 to $29.75 Per Hour