5th/6th Grade Special Education Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Educational Aide

179 Days Per Year
Starting Pay: $16.06 per hour (starting salary based on verified years of experience)

Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Bethel Local Schools is seeking a dedicated Educational Aide to support our students and staff while making a positive impact every day. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications
  • Valid Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide License/Permit (or ability to obtain one).
  • Meets all state and federal qualification requirements, including an approved degree, required college coursework, or an acceptable score on an approved professional standards assessment.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, resilience, and a commitment to high performance.
  • Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit employment in an Ohio public school.
Preferred Qualities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented.
  • Positive, collaborative, and committed to supporting student success.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide valuable non-teaching support as an active member of the educational team.
  • Assist in creating a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
  • Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail in daily responsibilities.
  • Participate in professional learning opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Maintain familiarity with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Please see the attached job description for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications.