Careers at Fairfield DD

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities.  We pride ourselves on our outstanding team and are pleased to know you'd like to be a part of it! Learn about the mission of our agency and the unique job benefits of our agency.

Current job opportunities with the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities are listed below and details for each position may be seen by clicking on the position.  If there are no positions listed, there are currently no vacancies available.

Please note, we do not accept or maintain on file, unsolicited applications or resumes as applications are maintained according to specific job opportunities.

  • Fairfield DD seeks a full-time Individual Support Coordinator. This position is responsible for individualized service and support administration functions for designated individuals. The chosen candidate will also assist individuals in identifying choices, preferences and strengths through a self-determination planning process where the individual, family members and/or personal advocate are in charge. This ISC will coordinate individual assessment of strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, hopes and interests for adults or children.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

    The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.37 and is based upon experience and qualifications and includes full county benefits. A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position.

    Applicants can apply on-line at www.FairfieldDD.com and attach a letter of interest and resume through December 19, 2024. All applications must be submitted on-line.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click HERE for additional information.

  • Fairfield DD seeks a full-time Individual Support Coordinator. This position is responsible for individualized service and support administration functions for designated individuals. The chosen candidate will also assist individuals in identifying choices, preferences and strengths through a self-determination planning process where the individual, family members and/or personal advocate are in charge. This ISC will coordinate individual assessment of strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, hopes and interests for adults or children.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

    The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.37 and is based upon experience and qualifications and includes full county benefits. A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position.

    Applicants can apply on-line at www.FairfieldDD.com and attach a letter of interest and resume through December 18, 2024. All applications must be submitted on-line.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click HERE for additional information.

  • The Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Speech & Language Pathologist. The chosen candidate will be a Licensed professional providing communication development training to individuals who have a developmental disability. The employee works with considerable independence, receiving general and professional directions within an educational setting.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.         

    Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree or higher with Certificate of Clinical Competency or Clinical Fellowship Year. Must hold a current Ohio license from the Ohio Board of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology.

    The minimum pay rate for this position is $29.77 and is based upon experience and qualifications and includes full county benefits.

    Applicants can apply on-line at www.FairfieldDD.com and attach a letter of interest. This is a continuous position, until filled. All applications must be submitted on-line.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click HERE for additional information.

  • The Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Substitute Nurse (RN). This is a licensed individual who provides nursing services to students in an educational setting. The chosen candidate will provide general nursing care to students of Forest Rose School.  Acting on physician's directions, administers prescribed medication; maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies. Screens for communicable and nuisance diseases.  Provides consultation services with instructors, parents, guardians and/or significant others regarding health and safety-related issues of students.  Assists in the area of personal health-related matters (i.e. grooming, hygiene, safety, nutrition).  Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to health and safety issues.

     As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.  Must be a Registered Nurse for this position, must have CPR and First Aide training. Experience in the DD field is preferred. The starting pay for this position is $22.81. Substitute positions are not eligible for benefits.

     Applicants can apply on-line at www.FairfieldDD.com and attach a letter of interest and resume. This position will remain open until filled.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click HERE for additional information.

  • The Fairfield County Board of DD is currently accepting applications for the Instructor- Pre-School position. This is specialized work in the training of individuals who have developmental disabilities and provide services in an educational setting at Forest Rose School on the school calendar. Must meet ODE requirements.  The minimum annual pay for this position starts at $43,345.12.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency. Additionally, the job incumbent will apply the mission of Fairfield DD to all decision-making.

    A Bachelor's degree or higher is required for this position, as well as appropriate Pre-Kindergarten Intervention Specialist License with validation in PK-3 from the Ohio Department of Education.

    Applications are accepted online only at www.FairfieldDD.com. Attach a letter of interest and resume. This position is open until filled.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click HERE for additional information.

  • The Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Full Time Educational Aide.

    The chosen candidates will be responsible for continuous and constant monitoring of an assigned student to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff. The candidate will also assist in implementing programs.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

    A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. CPR, First Aide, and an Educational Aide Certificate from the Ohio Department of Education will be provided by the employer. The starting pay rate is $16.69 and is based on experience and qualifications. This position includes full county benefits.

    You can apply online at www.FairfieldDD.com. Please attach a letter of interest, and resume. All applications must be submitted online.

    Thank you for your interest in the Fairfield County Board of DD.

    Click Here for additional information.

  • The Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking Substitute Educational Aides. This is specialized work assisting an instructor in the training of individuals who have developmental disabilities. An employee in this classification will receive direction from an Instructor. Instructor Assistants may be assigned to assist more than one instructor. The hourly pay for this position is $16.87.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

    A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Substitute positions are not eligible for benefits.

    For more information please click here.

  • The Fairfield County Board of DD is currently accepting applications for the Instructor Substitute position. This is specialized work in the training of individuals who have developmental disabilities. The hourly pay for this position is $28.93. Substitute positions are not eligible for benefits.

    As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

    A Bachelor's degree or higher is required for this position as well as an Education of the Handicapped Certification from the Ohio Department of Education. 

    For more information please click here.

Please be aware that submission of an application does not guarantee either an interview or a job offer.  Each application is considered based on an applicant’s qualifications and in comparison with other applicants.

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Section 5123:2-2-02, the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities is required to conduct background investigations for purposes of employment. Please note that per 5123:2-2-02, there are five tiers of disqualifying offenses with corresponding time periods that preclude an applicant from being employed with this agency. Therefore, all applicants under final consideration will be required to submit to background checks through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information, please review OAC 5123:2-2-02. Also, due to safety issues within the workplace, prospective employees must also pass a drug test prior to being hired.