INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant to provide support to students with specialized needs.

This role involves helping to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and providing behavioral and academic assistance under the supervision of a licensed educator. A high school diploma is required, and experience with disabilities is preferred. The position is 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, with a starting salary of $18.52 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.
• Facilitate student participation in instructional activities.
• Reinforce Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Skills

Prior classroom experience

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Current Educational Aide Permit

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

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.

Job Description

Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant, .875 FTE.

Job Summary: The IA 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 Plans (BIPs), maintaining a supportive environment aligned with the student's learning and care goals.

Qualifications

• High 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, 184 days based on a school year calendar. Salary starting at $18.52 per hour plus $1.50 differential per hour based on verified experience.

Applicants offered positions must submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check will preclude an individual from employment with the district.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Lakota Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.