Alternative Instructor; EL - Middle School West

Alternative Instructor (EL) – Middle School West

Gahanna-Jefferson City School District – Gahanna, Ohio

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

SUMMARY: Alternative Instructors work under the direction of classroom teachers, staff, and principals to support students identified as needing support to fill gaps in academics. This role is typically specific to a particular subject area such as Reading, Math, or Library Media, however may be general in nature at times.

• Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability.
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Interacts with staff, students, and the community in a positive and respectful manner.
• Prepares intervention activities and operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and student use purposes.
• Utilizes identified intervention materials.
• Works with individual students/small groups to provide intervention as identified by teachers or principal based on individual student needs.
• Communicates consistently with classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
• Performs necessary documentation of progress monitoring.
• Understands and utilizes data to support instructional strategies.
• Participates in required intervention meetings for students.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community; maintains respect at all times for confidential information.
• Participates in in‑service training programs as approved and required.
• Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety‑minded in the performance of all school‑related duties.
• Supports the vision, mission, and belief statements of the District and building.
• Follows the dress, punctuality, and attendance policies and procedures of the District and building.
• Promotes good social relationships between children.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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Job : 5793327

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $27.66 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

• Contracted through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO). No benefits are offered with this position.
• 6.5 paid hours per day; 177 days per year;
  Salary: $27.66 per hour.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Denise Brown, Coordinator of Human Resources
• 630 Morrison Road
• Suite 200
• Gahanna, Ohio
• Phone:
• Email: brownd