Instructional Aide - Special Education ​/ Attendant

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION / ATTENDANT

Lakota Local Schools Adena Elementary School
- West Chester, Ohio Open in Google Maps Adena Elementary School
- West Chester, Ohio Open in Google Maps Adena Elementary School
- West Chester, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5880937
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

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 / Attendant, .875 FTE
Job Summary: The IA - Special Education / Attendant provides individualized academic, behavioral, and personal care support to a designated student 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 in reinforcing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Pans (BIPs), and maintaining a supportive environment aligned with the student's learning and care goals.

Qualifications: H igh 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.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities 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.
Viewthe attached job description for further information.

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.

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Position Type: Full-time

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