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Special Ed Assistant

Young World Physical Education, Columbus, OH, United States


Job Description
Special Ed Assistant--Perry

One full-time Special Ed Assistant to work 7 hrs per day on the day shift, Monday through Friday on a 186 day calendar. Responsible for assisting in the instructional program for special education students.

Job Duties

Performs health care procedures which may include first aid, toileting, diapering, catheterization, and other duties as deemed necessary

Assists students with personal health needs such as feeding, walking, etc.

Administers medications to students consistent with District policies and student IEPs

Works with individual or small groups of students on specific skills and/or assignments, tests

Assists in classroom by answering individual student's questions while they are working on assignments

Keyboards study materials, classroom materials, examinations, correspondence for teacher or related personnel; and other general clerical tasks

Assists in the preparation of materials, bulletin boards, etc.

Attends individual parent‑teacher conferences, if requested

Assists with field trip supervision

Scores/corrects papers, tests

Monitors/assists students during lunch, free time activities, and/or work placements

Accompanies student to mainstream classes, as needed

Manages students in accordance with the student's behavior plan

Occasionally monitors a class during a brief period during the day when a teacher is required to leave

With direction from the teacher, the assistant may monitor an individual or small group of students outside of the immediate classroom environment

Assists in supervision of students on job placements, as needed

Assists in the implementation of the functional curriculum, as needed

Transports students as needed to work sites or other locations in personal or school-district owned vehicles

Assists with classroom documentation

Job Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate with and relate well to students, staff, and parents

Skill and ability to work through and resolve conflict in an appropriate manner as detailed in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to use a computer

Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position

Ability to contribute to the positive personal‑social development of students

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others

Position Type:

Full‑time

Salary range:

$25.64/hr to $32.64/hr

Job ID:

5648718

Application Deadline: Apr 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

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