INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Attendant at Hopewell Junior School in West Chester, OH. The role is 0.875 FTE and involves providing targeted academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.

Under supervision of a licensed educator, you will facilitate participation in lessons, promote independence, and help maintain safety and consistency throughout the school day. IEPs and BIPs are reinforced daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student.
• Assist under supervision of a licensed educator to facilitate participation in instructional activities.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support IEPs and BIPs aligned with learning goals.

Skills

Classroom experience

Disability support experience

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Education Aide Permit from Ohio DOE

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877309 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Sep 15, 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 $18.52 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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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education

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Contact Information

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

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