INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Butler County Educational Service Centre; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District in Middletown, Ohio seeks an Instructional Aide - Special Education / SCC to support students with specialized needs in a variety of learning environments. Under the supervision of a licensed educator, the IA provides academic, behavioral, and personal care support, reinforces IEPs and BIPs, and helps maintain a safe, supportive classroom aligned with student goals.

This full-time, 0.875 FTE role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and Ohio

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Ohio Educational Aide Permit valid for Lakota Local Schools.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.
• Prior classroom experience as an aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with specialized needs.
• Assist under licensed educator supervision to facilitate instruction and promote independence.
• Ensure safety and consistency, reinforce IEPs and BIPs, and maintain a supportive environment aligned with student learning goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Lakota Local Schools East High School - Middletown, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946054

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 30, 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 $18.99 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

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]

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