Special Education Instructor Assistant

Hamilton County, Ohio

Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day and were looking for people who want their work to matter.

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve where every member feels valued supported and set up to succeed.

Youll thrive here if you:

Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others
Communicate clearly and compassionately in writing and in person
Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community

What we offer:

Competitive Pay

Starting salary is based on experience: $19.30/hr. ($26200/yr) with no experience up to $24.13/hr. ($32700/yr) with 10 years in the same role.
Houry role paid bi-weekly.

Work-Life Balance

35-hour full-time work week; 8:30 am 3:30 pm M-F
School schedule includes winter spring and summer break
5 personal days per year
12 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 12 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual

Outstanding Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
Employer-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution

Instructor Assistant

A typical day as an Instructor Assistant begins at 8:30 a.m. with time spent preparing the classroom or participating in staff meetings before students arrive at 9:00 a.m. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students ages 5-21 engage in individualized learning communication daily living activities and skill development.

This role supports students with moderate to intensive disabilities medical fragility and behavioral needs. Candidates should demonstrate compassion adaptability patience and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues. Classrooms are intentionally small typically serving 5-6 students with 3-4 staff members allowing for individualized attention hands-on support and meaningful relationship-building.

Throughout the day you will celebrate milestones both big and small from breakthroughs in communication to increased independence in daily tasks. Your support plays a critical role in helping each student feel safe valued empowered and successful in their educational journey.

Job Duties (Summary):

Support students in classroom activities including instruction behavior support communication social interaction and daily living skills.
Assist with preparing classroom materials visual supports and maintaining a safe organized learning environment.
Collaborate with teachers staff parents and specialists to support student goals and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide personal care assistance as needed including feeding toileting mobility support and changing clothing.
Supervise students during lunch breaks and transportation loading/unloading.
Support students using communication tools such as visuals and assistive devices.
Respond appropriately to behavioral or crisis situations including physical intervention when necessary.
Safely assist with lifting positioning and transporting students using adaptive equipment and proper techniques.
Maintain accurate student data and documentation related to IEPs and vocational progress.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Highschool diploma or equivalent
Some related experience preferred
Must be able to pass criminal background checks and various abuser registry checks

Work Location:

Bobbie B Fairfax School - 4999 Kingsley Dr Cincinnati OH 45227

Deadline to Apply:

Monday June 1^st 2026 at noon EST

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age gender disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC