Special Education Assistant; CROSS CAT - Mckinley

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT) – Mc Kinley

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: McKinley High School, Canton, Ohio

Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year

Salary: $18.95 per hour (Step
1)

Position Type: Full-Time

• Assist the teacher to implement the IEPs
• Assist students as needed to fulfill their educational needs
• Help students develop independence and personal responsibility
• Provide lavatory assistance when necessary
• Assist students during lunch and recreational activities
• Assist students to and from classes
• Assist students on trips
• Maintain the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher
• Assist students loading and unloading on buses
• Assist in active therapy programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Aide Permit
• Confidentiality
• Cooperate and get along with others
• Work as a member of a team

Applicants must have either: two (2) years of college (minimum 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours), an Associate’s Degree, or have passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.

Applicants must submit a copy of Praxis exam results or college transcripts confirming Highly Qualified status. Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon employment.