INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Butler County Area Application Consortium; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakota Local School District is seeking an Instructional Aide for the Special Education / SCC program. The .875 FTE position involves providing individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs within various learning environments.

Under supervision of a licensed educator, the aide will facilitate participation in instructional activities, foster independence, and ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day, reinforcing IEPs,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs.
• Assist under supervision of a licensed educator to facilitate participation in instructional activities.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support alignment with IEPs, medical plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC JobID: 14782

• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Heritage Early Childhood School

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.

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.

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