REPORTS TO:                         
   Principal
 

POSITION SUMMARY:           
     Provide academic assistance for English Learner students and support to an assigned teacher or teachers. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists in implementing Ohio's English Learner identification and parent notification/communication procedures in accordance with district policy.
• Assists the English Learner teacher in planning, organizing, and providing instruction to each English Learner appropriate to his/her level as determined by OELPA and in accordance with Ohio's English Language proficiency standards.
• Assists in carrying out lessons for the achievement of Ohio's Limited English proficiency standards in an effort to develop literacy and language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in all students.
• Supports an inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Assists the English Learner teacher in monitoring the progress and achievement of students who are mainstreamed, exited, or parent refusals.
• Assists in observing and evaluating student performance and development.
• Assists in maintaining accurate and complete records of student progress and development, as well as those records required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Engages in collaboration with English Learner teachers and classroom teachers.
• Provides meaningful communication with linguistically and culturally diverse families.
• Assists in organizing and carrying out Ohio's required English Learner testing (OELPS, OELPA).
• Provides, supports, or organizes interpretation or translation services as needed.
• Employs and differentiates a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Carries out non-classroom duties as assigned.
• Participates in any professional training programs and meetings, as assigned.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by the Principal. 
   

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain confidentiality of non-public information.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Comply with all district policies, procedures, and safety and health regulations.
• Support district initiatives and strategic goals as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma.
• Educational Aide Permit (or the ability to acquire)
• Alternative to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:     

• Willingness to acquire first aid and CPR training.
• Willingness to participate in other recommended training programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with children.
• Ability to work cooperatively with adults.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, stretch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Possible requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to 25 lbs.

NOTE:  The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: One-Year Limited Contract.
• Salary:  Based on the current classified salary schedule with appropriate experience and training.
• Fringe Benefits:  No medical, dental, or vision benefits.
• Must pass a criminal background check and meet all state employment requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.  Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.