Special Education Assistant Middle School

Special Education Assistant Middle School

Beachwood City School District BEACHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL - Beachwood, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5909584
Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 para educators 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…