INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Butler County Educational Service Centre; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakota Local Schools seeks an Instructional Aide - Special Education / SCC to support students with specialized needs in various learning environments. The role is 0.875 FTE and works under a licensed educator's supervision to reinforce IEPs and safety.

Responsibilities include facilitating participation in activities, promoting independence, and ensuring consistent daily routines aligned with student goals. Requires ESP/permit and training as outlined.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred for the role.
• Educational Aide Permit valid in Lakota Local Schools.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention training completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students.
• Assist students in instructional activities and promote participation.
• Foster independence and ensure safety throughout the day.
• Support alignment with IEPs and BIPs as required.
• Maintain a supportive environment aligned with learning goals.

Skills

Student support

Classroom experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Lakota Local Schools Hopewell Junior School - West Chester, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5944379
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 29, 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

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]