Instructional Assistant - ESL; Spanish & Portuguese SY

Instructional Assistant - ESL (Spanish & Portuguese Preferred) SY26-27

Job Title: Instructional Assistant English Language Learners (ELL)

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: School Based Support

Reports To: School Principal or Department Supervisor

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

Assists ELL teachers in reviewing and reinforcing lessons to students; performs related duties as requested. We currently have a strong need for Spanish and Portuguese aides.

• Implements programs of study
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilizes instructional management systems that increase student learning
• Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis
• Meets professional responsibilities
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards
• Provides curricula required by the City School district
• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement
• Uses content scope and sequence in planning
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with the school mission
• Follows established discipline procedures
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning
• Encourages student attendance
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning and accommodates individual learning differences
• Communicates with parents and provides feedback on student work
• Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning
• Prepares and implements lesson plans to teach instructional objectives
• Follows grading policies and regulations and maintains accurate and complete student records
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members
• Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
• Performs assigned duties and is punctual with reports, grades, records and reporting to work
• Conducts individual and small group tutoring sessions in reading or math
• Keeps daily attendance on all students tutored
• Assists NPSS tutors in the preparation of Title I instruction
• Establishes positive rapport with parents/guardians, students, and members of the school community
• Attends required professional development sessions
• Alerts teachers and NPSS tutors to any needs or relevant information which best fits the individual student

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Fluency in a second language
• Relevant experience involving bilingual practices or translation
• Possess official translated transcripts if obtained outside of United States
• Obtain an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) with ESEA endorsement (the ESEA endorsement is not needed for ESL instructional assistants)

• Bilingual with strong communication skills (speaking, reading, translating and writing)
• Strong desire and willingness to assist teachers and administrators in serving a diverse student population
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and supervisors
• Under final consideration for employment and in accordance with Ohio law, fingerprints and passing a criminal records check if required; by completing an application, an individual agrees to comply fully with Ohio Revised Code 109.57 and , both pre and post-employment
• If hired, must obtain an Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education

• Tools/Equipment Use:
  Desktop PC, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting:
  Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
• Environment:
  Works in office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours
• Attendance:
  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite required
• Mental Demands:
  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.