INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / MD

Butler County Educational Service Centre; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools Plains Junior School in Hamilton, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / MD. The role provides individualized support to students with multiple disabilities, including medical, cognitive, and physical needs.

Under supervision of licensed staff, the aide promotes safety and access to instruction, collaborating 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students with multiple disabilities.
• Promote safety, dignity, and access to instruction through instructional and physical support.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to foster inclusive learning environments.

Skills

High school diploma

Associate degree

Educational Aide Permit

CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention

Paraprofessional experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / MD

Lakota Local Schools Plains Junior School - Hamilton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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.

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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]