INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / SCC

Instructional Aide - Special Education / Social Communication Classroom 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. 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. 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.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. Apply on line at www.lakotaonline.com through the Butler County Area Application Consortium. Following the review of all internal applicants, administration will review all applicants who have completed an online application at www.lakotaonline.com. Current Lakota employees must create a user account and application in the Butler County Area Application Consortium to apply for these positions. 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