INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Butler County Area Application Consortium; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakota Local School District is seeking an Instructional Aide – Special Education / Social Communication Classroom (.875 FTE) to support students with specialized needs. You will work under a licensed educator to facilitate participation in instructional activities, promote independence, and ensure safety throughout the school day.

The role emphasizes reinforcing IEPs, medical plans, and BIPs, maintaining a supportive environment aligned with student learning goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education valid in Lakota Local Schools.
• CPR/First Aid training and Crisis Prevention training required.
• Experience as classroom aide or paraprofessional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students.
• Assist under licensed educator supervision to facilitate participation in instruction.
• Promote independence and ensure safety and consistency throughout the day.
• Support IEPs and BIPs and medical plans within classroom settings.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Student support

Safety monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit (OH

CPR/First Aid training

Crisis Prevention training

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC JobID: 14706

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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