ELSS Aide 2026-27 - Anticipated
Job Description
179 Days per year
Starting Salary $26.33 per hour (salary based on years of experience)
An English Learner Aide supports students whose first language is not English by helping them develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The role includes assisting in classroom instruction, reinforcing vocabulary and language concepts, providing small-group or one-on-one support, and helping teachers adapt materials for English learners. The aide also monitors student progress and encourages a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Ohio Department of Education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
- Qualifications: - Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher
- education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
- Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
- Preferred Attributes: Effective interpersonal skills. Conscientious and self-directed.
Essential Functions:
- Performs non-teaching support services as an active member of the educational team.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.
- Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
*See attached Job Description
An English Learner Aide supports students whose first language is not English by helping them develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The role includes assisting in classroom instruction, reinforcing vocabulary and language concepts, providing small-group or one-on-one support, and helping teachers adapt materials for English learners. The aide also monitors student progress and encourages a positive, inclusive learning environment.