ELL Aide - Central Elementary School, 7 hours

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide ELL provides educational support for multilingual students and may assist across multiple grades and classrooms during the week. The aide supports classroom teachers in establishing an environment that promotes students’ learning and personal growth, building effective rapport with students, and helping students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge appropriate to their abilities. The role may support students with educational risk factors or special needs and requires forming relationships with a wide range of students and families, as well as following teacher guidance to differentiate instruction for diverse developmental needs.

The aide may work with students individually, in small groups, or in whole groups on teacher-assigned academic tasks. Additional assignments may include lunchroom supervision, supporting certified staff during recess, and assisting building office staff as needed. The position is at Central Elementary School, Monday through Friday, on a 171-day calendar, for 7 hours per day. The starting salary is $15.00. A background check and TB test/physical are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credit hours if working in 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to identify opportunities, recommend improvements, and follow up to achieve desired results.
• Background check and TB test/physical required.
• Ability to perform light work, with occasional lifting, sitting, standing, talking, and walking.
• Close visual acuity for operating learning technologies and relevant office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multilingual learners.
• 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 participate in small groups.
• Gather lesson materials and instruct students under the direction of classroom and/or ELL teachers.
• Support students individually, in small groups, and in whole groups on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in establishing a classroom environment that supports student learning and personal growth.
• Perform student supervision duties, which may include lunchroom supervision and supporting certified staff during recess.
• 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