INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium is hiring an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant for Lakota Local Schools in Cincinnati, OH. The role is 0.875 FTE and involves supporting a designated student with academic, behavioral, and personal care needs under a licensed educator.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; Ohio Educational Aide Permit; CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training; prior classroom experience is preferred, as is experience with

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.
• Past classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed educator to facilitate participation in instructional activities.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support alignment with IEPs and BIPs to create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Classroom experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5935680

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 3:22 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 / Attendant, .875 FTE

Job Summary: The IA - Special Education / Attendant provides individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student with specialized needs in a variety of learning environments.

Working under the supervision of a licensed educator, the aide facilitates student participation in instructional activities, promotes independence, and ensures safety and consistency throughout the school day.

This role is crucial in reinforcing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Pans (BIPs), and maintaining a supportive environment aligned with the student's learning and care goals.

Qualifications: H igh school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree preferred.

Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education valid in Lakota Local Schools.

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

Prior classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional preferred.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

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

Per current Lakota salary schedule, starting at $18.99 per hour plus $1.50 differential per hour based on verified experience.

Viewthe attached job description for further information.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

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