INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Lakota Local Schools; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools Heritage Early Childhood School in Hamilton, OH seeks an Instructional Aide for the Special Education/SCC program. The role provides targeted support to students with special needs in various learning environments.

Working under a licensed educator, the aide helps with instructional activities, promotes independence, and ensures safety. IEPs, BIPs, and medical plans guide daily practices within the classroom and school day.

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 CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training as required.
• Prior classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs.
• Facilitate student participation in instructional activities under supervision.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency during the school day.
• Reinforce IEPs, Medical Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Maintain a supportive environment aligned with student learning goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio Dept of Education)

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Prior classroom aide/paraprofessional experience

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Lakota Local Schools Heritage Early Childhood School - Hamilton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5987610

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.

Viewthe attached job description for further information.

Selection Procedure

Following the review of all internal applicants, administration will review all applicants who have completed an online application at www.lakotaonline.com. Current Lakota employees must create a user account and application in the Butler County Area Application Consortium to apply for these positions.

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

Contact Information

• ITC CHANGEME
• 400 N Erie Hwy
• Hamilton, Ohio 45011
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]