Job DescriptionJob DetailsPosition Type: Student Support Services - Instructional Support/ Educational AssistantDate Posted: 7/31/2026Location: Fairfield Jr-Sr High SchoolDate Available: TBDTitleEducational Assistant: Special EducationDescriptionThis 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.QualificationsBe a problem-solving team playerHave a love for working with studentsMaintain excellent attendanceAbility to get along well with othersHave strong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate organizational skills, with attention to detailAbility to work independently and as a team to complete tasks in a timely mannerAbility to follow oral and/or written directionsDuties and ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 settingsDeliver small group and individualized lessonsDevelop and apply de-escalation strategies based on guidance/training from supervising educatorsFollow provided curriculum/materialsManage and support individuals or small groups of students and guide them through daily activitiesSupport progress monitoring with activity logs/records/reports/etc.
as neededOccasionally serve as a substitute for an unfilled classroom teacher's absenceVarious student supervision duties as assigned for student arrival, classes, lunches, recess, dismissal, etc.Participate in meetings as requiredPromote a positive and professional image of the district at all timesFollow all rules, policies, procedures and guidelines of Fairfield Community SchoolsOther duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisorRequirementsMust be 18 years of ageHave at least a high school diploma or GEDSome college coursework or professional environment experience/training preferred, but not requiredComplete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS CheckCompensationCompetitive pay based upon experienceContracted days180 school days plus any required classified staff workdays per school yearHours7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.7.5 hours a day/37.5 hours per weekReports toBuilding Principal and/or Building Supervisor and Special Education Teacher and/or classroom teacherEqual Opportunity EmployerOur company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Educational Assistant: Special Education (Sydney)
🏢 Fairfield Community Schools
📍 Sydney