INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Butler County Educational Service Centre; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools East High School in Middletown, Ohio is hiring an Instructional Aide for Special Education/SCC to support students with individualized needs. The role is 0.875 FTE and 7 hours daily, five days a week, across 184 school days.

Under licensed supervision, you will reinforce IEPs and medical/BIP plans, promoting independence and safety during instructional activities and daily routines.

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.

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 IEPs, medical plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as required.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5900209
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:05 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.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education