Instructional Assistant - Lakota - Anticipated

Overview

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Early Childhood

Date Posted: 1/29/2026

Location: Butler County Educational Service Center

Date Available: August 2026

Closing Date: Until filled

District: Butler County ESC

High school diploma or equivalent.

Hold an education aide permit with ‘ESEA' designation from Ohio Department of Education or ability to obtain; permit requires one of the following per Administrative Code: (l):

• A.A. in Early Childhood, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool children preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member.
• Interest in working with children with disabilities.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and program administrators.
• History of good job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.

Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

ANTICIPATED FOR THE  SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION: Instructional Assistant - Lakota

STARTING DATE: August 2026

SALARY: Based on the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule

WORK YEAR: Full Time

DEADLINE: Until Filled

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

• Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period.
• Paid sick time
• Summers off – for all school-based employees
• Holiday pay or Non-Contract days
• Group Life Insurance
• Savings plans – American Fidelity
• Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Serve as an Instructional Assistant in the Special Education Preschool classes operated by the ESC. This position may include assignment to a classroom or to support a child with special needs one-on-one throughout the preschool day. The Instructional Assistant will contribute to the safe and effective classroom operation. They will follow all safety related practices and provide active supervision of students.

They will assist in planning, directing and implementing the curriculum and help maintain records to document compliance with program rules and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold an education aide permit with ‘ESEA' designation from Ohio Department of Education or ability to obtain; permit requires one of the following per Administrative Code: (l):
• Complete the examination for paraprofessionals prescribed by the state board of education; or
• An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher learning (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).

• A.A. in Early Childhood, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool children preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member.
• Interest in working with children with disabilities.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and program administrators.
• History of good job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.)