INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools West High School in West Chester, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant for a .875 FTE position. The aide provides academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student while working under a licensed educator.

The role reinforces IEPs and BIPs, ensuring a safe, consistent classroom environment aligned with the student’s goals. Requires relevant permits, training, and prior paraprofessional experience.

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 CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training as required.
• Prior 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 supervision of a licensed educator to facilitate participation in instructional activities and promote independence.
• Reinforce IEPs and BIPs and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Disability experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935666

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

Posted: Sep 22, 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.

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

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]