INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ED

Butler County Area Application Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District in Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / ED to support students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. The role involves providing academic and behavioral support under certified staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position is 7 hours/day, 5 days per week, 184 days per year, 0.875 FTE, with pay starting at $18.99/hour plus $1.50/hour differential based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education valid for Lakota Local Schools.
• CPR/First Aid training required or to be completed.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training completed or required.

Responsibilities

• Support academic, behavioral, and emotional development of students.
• Provide instructional support and structured learning environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team under certified staff.
• Model appropriate behavior and promote positive peer interactions.

Skills

Behavior management

Student support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ED JobID: 14732

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.

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.

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