ELL Aide - Central Elementary School, 7 hours

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide ELL provides educational support for multilingual students and may assist across multiple grades and classrooms throughout the week. The aide supports classroom teachers in creating an environment that promotes learning and personal growth, building rapport with students, and helping students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge suited to their abilities.

The position supports classroom instruction for students who may have educational risk factors or special needs. It requires building relationships with a wide variety of students and families and following teacher guidance to differentiate instruction for varied developmental needs. The aide may work with students in whole-group, small-group, or individual settings on teacher-assigned academic tasks. Other assignments may include lunchroom supervision, supporting certified staff during recess, and assisting building office staff as needed.

The role is at Central Elementary School and works Monday through Friday on a 171-day calendar, 7 hours per day. The stated starting salary is $15.00. A background check and TB test/physical are position requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credit hours are required when working at a Title One building.
• Native or near-native proficiency in English.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, compile, and organize data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
• Collaborative team-player ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to identify opportunities, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up to achieve desired results.
• Background check and TB test/physical required.
• Ability to perform light work, including occasional lifting, sitting, standing, talking, and walking; close visual acuity is required for learning technologies and relevant office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multilingual learners is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary- and/or secondary-aged students, depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess student growth and learning needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to meet instructional needs.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers and ELL teachers to determine which students should be placed in small groups.
• Gather lesson materials and instruct students under the direction of classroom and/or ELL teachers.
• Assist students with academic tasks in whole-group, small-group, or individual settings.
• May supervise students in the lunchroom and provide support to certified staff during recess duty.
• May support building office staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED