INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Lakota Local Schools; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is seeking an Instructional Aide - Special Education / Social Communication Classroom (.875 FTE) to provide academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs 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, reinforcing IEPs, medical plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans to align

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Successful completion of CPR/First Aid, and Crisis Prevention as required.
• Prior classroom experience as an aide or paraprofessional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs.
• Facilitates student participation in instructional activities, promotes independence, and ensures safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Reinforces IEPs, medical plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and supports a student learning goals.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

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Job Details

Job ID: 5750962
Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:04 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 / 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 $18.52 per hour plus $1.50 differential per hour based on verified experience.
Viewthe 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

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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