Special Education Teacher Aide - MD​/Cross Category Classroom

Massillon City Schools EAST ELEMENTARY
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Job : 5963528

Final date to receive applications: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Position:
Special Education Aide - MD / Cross Category Classroom

Classification:
Classified

Building:
Massillon East Elementary School

Hours:

Monday
- Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm; 7 hours paid, ½ hour unpaid lunch) hours may vary

Hourly Rate: $15.94/HR

Reports to:

Director of Student Services, Building Principal/Designee

Deadline:
Until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom
• Help in preparing for school: book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc.
• Fill out attendance
• Assist students to classes individually, or as a class
• Accompany students to their individual classes; music, art, gym, computer and swimming
• Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as planned if teacher is called out of the room

• Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work
• Supervise students during activity periods
• Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, personal hygiene
• Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs
• Accompany students to lunchroom, assist with eating when necessary
• Monitor students during time after lunch if needed
• Discipline throughout the day, in and outside of the classroom by using a positive but firm correction of behavior and use reinforcement to encourage improvement
• Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability
• Respect confidentiality of personal information
• Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Chaperone field trips
• Make school related telephone calls for teacher
• Administer first aide to children as necessary
• Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
• Supervise general housekeeping duties
• Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required
• Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s aide Certificate
• Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate’s degree or higher
• Previous experience with handicapped students preferred

• Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e.,…