Job Details
Position Type: Student Support Services - Instructional Support/ Educational Assistant
Date Posted: 7/31/2026
Location: Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
Date Available: TBD
Title
Educational Assistant: Special Education
Description
This individual will work primarily under the direction of the school's Special Education Teacher, and/or the classroom teachers in order to deliver academic intervention and support to students throughout the school.
Qualifications
Be a problem-solving team player
Have a love for working with students
Maintain excellent attendance
Ability to get along well with others
Have strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate organizational skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a team to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow oral and/or written directions
Duties and Responsibilities
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
Deliver small group and individualized lessons
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
Occasionally serve as a substitute for an unfilled classroom teacher's absence
Various student supervision duties as assigned for student arrival, classes, lunches, recess, dismissal, etc.
Participate in meetings as required
Promote a positive and professional image of the district at all times
Follow all rules, policies, procedures and guidelines of Fairfield Community Schools
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 skilled environment experience/training preferred, but not required
Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check
Compensation
Competitive pay based upon experience
Contracted days
180 school days plus any required classified staff workdays per school year
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
7.5 hours a day/37.5 hours per week
Reports to
Building Principal and/or Building Supervisor and Special Education Teacher and/or classroom teacher
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📌 Educational Assistant: Special Education (Melbourne)
🏢 Fairfield Community Schools
📍 Melbourne