Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center ANTICIPATED FOR THE 2026-2027 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 3301-24-05lo • 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.
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 Boards 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.