INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / MD

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,874,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is seeking an Instructional Aide in Special Education / MD for a .875 FTE position. The role provides individualized support to students with multiple disabilities, including significant medical, cognitive, and physical needs, under licensed educators.

The aide promotes safety, dignity, and access to instruction through both instructional and physical support, and collaborates with teachers to create inclusive, functional learning environments across academic and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students with multiple disabilities.
• Promote student safety, dignity, and access to instruction through instructional and physical support.
• Collaborate with teachers and support professionals to foster inclusive, functional learning environments across academic and life-skill settings.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Student support

Safety advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / MD

Lakota Local Schools Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5900233
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:06 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 / Mentally Disabled, .875 FTE
Job Summary: The IA - Special Education / MDprovides individualized support to students with multiple disabilities, including significant medical, cognitive, and physical needs.

Under the supervision of licensed educators and administrators, this role promotes student safety, dignity, and access to instruction through both instructional and physical support.

The aide collaborates with teachers and support professionals to foster inclusive, functional learning environments across academic and life skill 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 as required).

Prior classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional 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.
View the 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

Job Categories:

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

Contact Information

• District Contact
• Please See Posting
• Null, Ohio Null
• Phone: Please see posting
• Email: [e-mail]

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