INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Social Communication Classroom (.875 FTE). The role focuses on individualized support to students with specialized needs across learning environments.

Under supervision of licensed staff, the aide helps student participation, promotes independence, and reinforces IEPs and medical plans while maintaining safety and consistency throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training preferred.
• Educational Aide Permit valid in Lakota Local Schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs.
• Assist in instructional activities, promote independence, and reinforce IEPs/BIPs.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention

Classroom experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

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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: 5987619

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

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 / Social Communication Classroom, .875 FTE

Job Summary: The IA - Special Education / SCC provides individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students 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 for reinforcing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), medical plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and for maintaining a supportive environment aligned with student learning goals.

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 $18.99 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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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