INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Butler County Educational Service Centre; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District seeks an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant at Plains Junior School in Hamilton, Ohio. The role is .875 FTE, working under a licensed educator to support a student’s academic, behavioral, and personal care needs across learning environments.

Duties include facilitating participation, promoting independence, and ensuring safety throughout the day. Applicants should have a high school diploma and an Ohio Educational Aide Permit, with CPR/First Aid and

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.
• CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.
• Assist student participation in instructional activities and promote independence.
• Ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support IEPs and BIPs to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Behavior support

Paraprofessional experience

Disability experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit (OH)

Associate degree preferred

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools Plains Junior School - Hamilton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5963935
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 3:21 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.

Background Check: 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

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

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