Instructional Assistant - Anticipated for the 2026-2027 School Year

Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center
ANTICIPATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION: Instructional Assistant
STARTING DATE: August 2026
SALARY: Based on the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
WORK YEAR: Full Time - 180 Days
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. Benefits
Paid sick time
Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees
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: 3301-2405(l):
● 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
● 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.