Education Support Assistant

About the Employer

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers.
• The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Overview:

The Educational Assistant, at the direction of Principal(s)/Designee, is responsible for overseeing and directing students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) and need additional instructional support. Position may be providing support across the district as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• Must hold Ohio Educational Aide Permit or produce evidence that one is obtainable before the start of the position.
• Experience working with students who are English Language Learners preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with students in small group settings.
• Must be willing to work independently to support the daily instructional needs of ELL students.
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with teachers to provide support services to ELL students.
• Must be willing to assist with parent/school meetings, interpreting (or setting up interpreters), and assisting teachers and administrators to ensure non-native English speaking families are supported.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assists students assigned to him/her for instructional support to English Language Learners.
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with and accept direction from ELL teacher(s) to provide academic support services to ELL students.
• Collect and maintain data for instructional support.
• Supervises small group testing/breaks for students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Interpreting/Translating (or assisting to ensure appropriate language is secured) for parent meetings/phone calls and written communications home.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan ahead.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to establish relationships with ELL students to increase their academic performance and behavior.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to be firm, fair and consistent.
• Technologically literate
• Fluent in Spanish is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position is mostly indoors.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand.
• Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
• The employee may routinely lift and move objects 25 pounds.

Specific Vision Requirements

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, “protected classes”), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Conditions

The Board of Education reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Salary:

Starting salary $22.08 per hour - salary based on experience and educational level on OAPSE Salary Schedule

Schedule:

7 hours per day, 186 days per year

Reporting Structure & Supervision

Supervisor: Building Principal, Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendent

Clearances & Background Checks

Background checks are required for this position.

Location

[Insert location]

Application Instructions

To apply, submit your application online at [insert link].

EOE Statement

The Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Spanish Speaking Applicants Encouraged to Apply

Spanish speaking applicants encouraged to apply.