Educational Assistant: Special Education - Fairfield Community Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Educational Assistant: Special EducationDate Posted: 4/30/2025Location: Fairfield Jr-Sr High SchoolDate Available: 8/13/2025Closing Date: Until FilledTitle: Educational Assistant: Special Education Description: This individual will work primarily under the direction of the school's Interventionist/RtI Specialist, or the Classroom Teachers in order to deliver academic intervention and support to students throughout the school. Qualifications:

• Be a problem-solving team player
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Demonstrate an ability to recognize and celebrate successes
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and be responsible
• Have a love for working with students in a Junior High and High School setting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with classroom and Special Education teachers to meet the needs of the student by accommodating assignments and supplementing where needed
• Provide support for the success of special education students with any qualifying combination of cognitive, communicative, language, health, physical impairments, or disabilities; as well as their classmates in inclusive settings.
• Develop and apply de-escalation strategies based on guidance/training from supervising educators
• Follow provided curriculum/materials
• Manage and support individuals or small groups of students and guide them through daily activities
• Support progress monitoring with activity logs/records/reports/etc. as needed
• Accompany students to class
• Assist students in understanding materials and ensure assignments are completed
• Assist in the Resource Room as needed
• Occasionally serve as a substitute for an unfilled classroom teacher's absence
• Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Some college coursework or professional environment experience/training preferred but not required
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a substitute permit
• Willingness to study for and pass a ParaPro Exam (with a score of 460+), if needed
• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check

Compensation:

• Competitive pay depending upon experience

Contracted days: 180 student days plus any required classified staff work days per school year Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 7.5 hours a day/37.5 hour per week Reports to: Building Principals and/or Building Supervisor and Special Education TeacherEqual Opportunity Employer: Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Employment At-Will: Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law. Background Check & Screening: All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process. Health and Safety: Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment. Job Requirements: Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more