INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - PARAPROFESSIONAL

Butler County Educational Service Centre; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District in Hamilton, Ohio seeks an Instructional Aide - Paraprofessional (.875 FTE) to support classrooms under certified teachers. The role includes instructional, clerical, and supervisory duties and requires strong computer skills. Starting at $18.99/hour with 184 days per year and 7 hours per day.

Applicants must meet licensure requirements or be eligible for Ohio Paraprofessional certification, with preference for an Associate degree and prior school experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Ohio Paraprofessional License or eligibility for certification via the Ohio Department of Education.
• For Title I funded: Associate's degree or higher, or 48 semester hours, or paraprofessional assessment.
• CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention training as required.
• Prior experience working with students or in school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, clerical, and supervisory support in the classroom under direction of certified teachers and building administrators.
• Assist in classroom operations, student engagement, and materials preparation.
• Support non-instructional supervision to promote a well-managed, inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure equitable access to instructional content and assist with school events and activities.
• Uphold district safety, confidentiality, and collaboration standards.

Skills

Excel

Word

Internet

PowerPoint

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Ohio Paraprofessional License

Eligibility for ODE certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Internet

PowerPoint

Office equipment

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - PARAPROFESSIONAL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962927

Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.

Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.

Instructional Aide - Paraprofessional, .875 FTE

Job Summary: The IA Paraprofessional provides instructional, clerical, and supervisory support in the classroom setting under the direction of certified teachers and building administrators.

This role assists in classroom operations, student engagement, materials preparation, and non-instructional supervision to promote a well-managed, inclusive learning environment.

The paraprofessional ensures students have equitable access to instructional content, supports school-wide events and activities, and upholds district standards for safety, confidentiality, and collaboration.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree preferred.

Ohio Paraprofessional License or eligibility for certification through the Ohio Department of Education.

If funded by Title 1 must meet requirements under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):

Associate's degree or higher, or

Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework, or

Successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment.

Successful completion of applicable training (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention as required).

Prior experience working with students or in school settings preferred.

Must have excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, Internet, and PowerPoint.

Experience operating office and media equipment.

Working Conditions: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week and 184 days per school year calendar.

Per current Lakota salary schedule starting at $18.99 per hour, based on verified experience.

Viewthe attached job description for further information.

Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• ITC CHANGEME
• 400 N Erie Hwy
• Hamilton, Ohio 45011
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]