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Special Education Assistant JobID: 8642 Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 7/10/2026 Location: Valley Forge High School Closing Date: 07/24/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday Salary: $26,138.00 starting annual salary Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred Must 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 Education Ability to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively Organizational and problem solving skills Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped students Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines Previous experience working with computers preferred Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/11/2026
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$26,138 – $26,138/yr
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