SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

(SBH)

•Patrick

Canton City School District

Patrick Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID:

5933330

Application Deadline:

Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

(SBH)

•2 positions available

Patrick Elementary

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