INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ED

Lakota Local Schools; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools Endeavor Elementary School in West Chester, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Emotionally Disabled to support students in both general and specialized classrooms. This role emphasizes consistent behavioral interventions and structured instructional support under certified staff.

The aide fosters a positive, inclusive learning environment, collaborates with the school's multidisciplinary team, and models appropriate behavior to promote safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Ohio Educational Aide Permit valid in Lakota Local Schools.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention training required.
• Experience with students with emotional/behavioral challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic and behavioral needs under certified staff.
• Provide individualized instructional support and behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement supports.

Skills

Behavioral support

Student supervision

Instructional assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Educational Aide Permit from Ohio DOE

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ED

Lakota Local Schools Endeavor Elementary School - West Chester, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5955872
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:22 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 / Emotionally Disabled, .875 FTE

Job Summary: The IA - Special Education / ED supports the academic, behavioral, and emotional development of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities under the direction of certified staff.

This role fosters a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment through consistent behavioral interventions, individualized instructional support, and collaboration with the school's multidisciplinary team.

The aide models appropriate behavior, promotes positive peer interactions, and ensures safe, constructive participation in both general and specialized classroom settings.

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 applicable training (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention as required).
• Experience working with students with emotional or behavioral challenges 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.

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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]