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.
Instructional Aide - Special Education / Social Communication Classroom, .875 FTE
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.
View the attached job description for further information.
Application Procedure: Apply on line at www.lakotaonline.com through the Butler County Area Application Consortium.
Selection Procedure: 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
Established in 1914, the Butler County Educational Service Center has a long history of serving the schools and residents. We serve as the central educational and service resource for schools, government agencies, families, children, and the community. We provide educational programs, professional development, multi-faceted family services from prenatal through high school that promote achievement and improve the quality of life for families and children. BCESC also provides staffing services, leadership and support in the areas of administration, management and consultation to school districts.
Mission
Through relationships we provide exemplary services to students and families that improve learning so children can lead successful lives.
Our Services Include:
• Educational programs and services, professional development and multi-faceted family services for children ages prenatal through high school.
• Leadership and support in the areas of administration in the form of management and consultation to school districts.
• Staffing service of specially trained professionals and technology support for school districts.
Our Programs Include:
• Head Start preschool
• Early Head Start
• Help Me Grow Home Visiting
• Butler & Preble County Success
• Kinship Navigators
• Public school preschool partnerships
• Special education preschool
• Related services support including speech therapy, audiology and occupational therapy
• Family and Children First Council
• Therapeutic Interagency Preschool
• Alternative education programs (Butler County Juvenile Justice Center, Union Day Therapeutic School)
