INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Butler County Educational Service Centre; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler County Educational Service Centre/Lakota Local Schools seeks an Instructional Aide - Special Education/Attendant to provide tailored academic, behavioral, and personal care support for a designated student across varied learning environments.

Under a licensed educator, the aide facilitates participation, encourages independence, and maintains safety and consistency throughout the school day. CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Educational Aide Permit from Ohio Department of Education required/valid in Lakota.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.
• Prior classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional preferred.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral and personal care support to a designated student.
• Assist the student in instructional activities and promote independence.
• Ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support implementation of IEPs and BIPs under supervision of licensed staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Paraprofessional/IA experience

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897522

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:04 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 $18.52 per hour plus $1.50 differential per hour based on verified experience.

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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• ITC CHANGEME


• 400 N Erie Hwy


• Hamilton, Ohio 45011


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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