Special Education Aide - Intensive Needs - Granger Elementary

Highland Local Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below. 

Category: Classified 
Date Posted: 6/10/2026
Date of Availability: 8/19/2026
Date Closing: 6/20/2026 or until filled
Location: Granger Elementary School

The Highland Local School District has an opening for a Special Education Aide for an Intensive Needs classroom at Granger Elementary School. This position will be for 5.5 hours per day beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required. Strong work ethic, flexibility, positive interactive abilities with students and adults, and a total understanding and acceptance of the rules of confidentiality. This person will also need to obtain background checks and a certificate from the State of Ohio to serve as an aide. 

JOB DUTIES: 
Working with individuals and/or small groups of students under teacher direction. Experience working with students with special education needs is preferred. 

SALARY: 
The person selected to fill this position will be placed at the appropriate step of the salary schedule contained in the negotiated agreement between the Highland Support Staff and the Highland Board of Education. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest by email to Deb Yorko, Director of Pupil Services, at dyorko@highlandschools.org by midnight on the due date.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
The Highland Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 

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