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SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT) - McKinley

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McKinley High School

Canton, OH (In Person)

$39,416 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
(CROSS CAT)•McKinley Canton City School District McKinley High School•Canton, Ohio This job is also posted in Canton City School District , and
Ohio Education Job Board:
Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details
Job ID:
5790496
Application Deadline:
Jun 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026 Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
(CROSS CAT) McKinley High School 6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year Step 1•Hourly Rate $18.95
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Educational Aide Permit Confidentiality Honesty Cooperate and get along with others Work as a member of a team
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a Cross Categorical Assistant include, but are not limited to the following: Assists the teacher to implement the IEP's Assists students as needed to fulfill their educational needs Helps students develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility Provides lavatory assistance when necessary Assists students during lunch and recreational activities Assists students to and from classes Assists students on trips Understands and maintains the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher Assists students loading and unloading on buses Assists in active therapy programs Performs other duties as assigned Applicants for the above positions are
REQUIRED
to be Highly Qualified, which is defined as: Two (2) years of college (Minimum of 48 Semester Hours, or 72 Quarter Hours), or possess an Associate's Degree, or passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam. Applicants must submit a copy of their Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results, or a copy of their college transcript(s) to verify their Highly Qualified Status. Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon being employed with the Canton City School District. If you do not meet the criteria for Highly Qualified, you are not eligible to apply. Interested applicants for the position listed above should submit a letter of interest and resume, as well as any other documentation required as stated in the job postings. If you are a Canton City School District employee, please include in your letter of interest your position and the school building to which you are currently assigned. If you are working as a substitute employee within the District, please state that information in your letter of interest.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18.95 Per Hour