INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Butler County Area Application Consortium; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant (.875 FTE) to support a designated student with specialized needs. The role operates under a licensed educator, facilitating participation in activities and promoting independence while ensuring safety during the school day.

The position reinforces IEPs/BIPs and requires a high school diploma, an Educational Aide Permit in Ohio, and applicable training such as CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.
• Prior classroom aide/paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.
• Assist under supervision of licensed educator in instructional activities.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency during the school day.
• Support inclusion of IEPs and BIPs.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio Dept. of Education)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT JobID: 14747

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.

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.

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.

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