Instructional Assistant - Lakota - Anticipated

Position: Instructional Assistant - Lakota - Anticipated for the 2026-2027 School Year
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

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

Medical/Dental/Vision no waiting period. Benefits

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):

o Complete the examination for paraprofessionals prescribed by the state board of

education; or

o An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher

education; or

o 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.