INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District, part of the Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium, is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education (.875 FTE) to support students with disabilities. The IA will assist with instructional, behavioral, medical, and daily living needs to enable inclusive, safe learning environments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; an Associate degree is preferred. Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit appropriate for Lakota Local Schools.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students by providing instructional, behavioral, medical, and daily living assistance to students with disabilities.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and ensuring student safety in inclusive environments.
• Support classroom routines and student transitions as part of the instructional staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

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This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education.

Job Details

Job ID: 5946069
Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 30, 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.

Description: Instructional Aide - Special Education, .875 FTE

Job Summary: The IA - Special Education supports teachers and students by providing instructional, behavioral, medical, and daily living assistance to students with disabilities.

This role is critical to implementing IEPs, ensuring student safety, and supporting inclusive educational environments.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.

Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit appropriate for service in Lakota Local Schools.

Valid driver's license.

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. View the attached job description for further information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• District Contact
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