What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Aide position at Fairfield County, Ohio?
Salary
$17.90 Hourly
Location
739 College Ave., Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00952
Department
Fc Developmental Disabilities
Division
FCBDD Educational Services
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
EDUCATIONAL AIDE
REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: Typically 7 paid hrs/day, Monday – Friday (7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. as scheduled)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Student Services Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Educational Services
Duties
90%Individual Assistance and Behavior Support
Responsible for continuous and constant monitoring of students to ensure safety and welfare of students and staff.
As directed, provides assistance in implementing programs. Assists in providing structured activities and programs. Collects data on student programs. Remains familiar with Individualized Education Plans and implements all programs for assigned individuals.
Provides physical assistance to students in areas of daily functioning including toileting, eating, dressing, mobility, and hygiene.
Assists students in pool area.
Assists in the implementation of behavior support including observation, data collection, direct intervention and preparing and maintaining written records.
Responsible for loading and unloading students onto and off of bus.
Assures that safety and health standards are met for employees of and individuals eligible for services through the County Board of DD.
5%Community Relations
Furthers the mission of the FCBDD by interacting in a courteous and professional manner with individuals receiving supports, their families, and friends and with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the community. Actively promote good public relations with parents, advocates, community organizations, professionals, other school districts, Job and Family Services, other agencies, and other county board staff.
5%Other miscellaneous duties
Assists all students in the classroom as needed.
Understands and practices professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and materials.
Completes all assigned training.
Complies with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.
Complies with the policy handbook and all other applicable policies, procedures, regulations, etc.
Performs other duties as directed.
Qualifications
FSLA: Hourly, Non-exempt from overtime
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One Calendar Year
STATUS: Unclassified
NOTE: Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or behavior exhibited by individuals that may cause physical harm to the employee or their personal property.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
What is your highest level of education?
Are you physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds?
The Ohio General Assembly requires any school applicant to understand that under Ohio law ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE. I understand the statement above and by marking yes I acknowledge the statement and consequences if I should falsify any information.
Where did you learn of this position posting?
Required Question
Employer Fairfield County Ohio
Address 210 E. Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Phone 740-652-7880
Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/
$17.90 Hourly
Location
739 College Ave., Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00952
Department
Fc Developmental Disabilities
Division
FCBDD Educational Services
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
EDUCATIONAL AIDE
REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: Typically 7 paid hrs/day, Monday – Friday (7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. as scheduled)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Student Services Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Educational Services
Duties
90%Individual Assistance and Behavior Support
Responsible for continuous and constant monitoring of students to ensure safety and welfare of students and staff.
As directed, provides assistance in implementing programs. Assists in providing structured activities and programs. Collects data on student programs. Remains familiar with Individualized Education Plans and implements all programs for assigned individuals.
Provides physical assistance to students in areas of daily functioning including toileting, eating, dressing, mobility, and hygiene.
Assists students in pool area.
Assists in the implementation of behavior support including observation, data collection, direct intervention and preparing and maintaining written records.
Responsible for loading and unloading students onto and off of bus.
Assures that safety and health standards are met for employees of and individuals eligible for services through the County Board of DD.
5%Community Relations
Furthers the mission of the FCBDD by interacting in a courteous and professional manner with individuals receiving supports, their families, and friends and with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the community. Actively promote good public relations with parents, advocates, community organizations, professionals, other school districts, Job and Family Services, other agencies, and other county board staff.
5%Other miscellaneous duties
Assists all students in the classroom as needed.
Understands and practices professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and materials.
Completes all assigned training.
Complies with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.
Complies with the policy handbook and all other applicable policies, procedures, regulations, etc.
Performs other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Maintains required certification from DODD/ODE, First Aid and CPR certifications
- Remains current on and able to implement board-approved behavior support techniques.
- May be requested to work flexible hours based on service needs.
- Current, valid Ohio Driver's License, points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6, maintain personal vehicle insurance and must be acceptable to agency insurance carrier. Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain ODE Van Driver certification.
- Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes.
- Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training.
- Must be able to tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool with temperatures of 92o – 94oF (doctor’s release required).
FSLA: Hourly, Non-exempt from overtime
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One Calendar Year
STATUS: Unclassified
NOTE: Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or behavior exhibited by individuals that may cause physical harm to the employee or their personal property.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
Are you physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds?
- Yes
- No
The Ohio General Assembly requires any school applicant to understand that under Ohio law ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE. I understand the statement above and by marking yes I acknowledge the statement and consequences if I should falsify any information.
- Yes
- No
Where did you learn of this position posting?
Required Question
Employer Fairfield County Ohio
Address 210 E. Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Phone 740-652-7880
Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/
Salary : $18