Educational Language Paraprofessional

Educational Language Paraprofessional

JobID: 3197

• • Position Type:
    Support Staff/Paraprofessional / Educational Aide

  • Date Posted:
    10/19/2026

  • Location:
    Gearity Professional Development School

  • Date Available:
    November 2026

  • Closing Date:

    Until Filled

  Internal applicants have until Monday, October 26, 2026 to apply.

  Description: Assist teachers with instruction of English language learners or English as a second language.

  Job Summary: 7.0 hours/day (8:15 AM to 3:45 PM), 5 days/week, 195 days/year

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades Kindergarten-12th .
  • Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades K through 12th, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
  • Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students.
  • Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
  • Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports for school students.
  • Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
  • Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help EL students acquire the English language.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
  • Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student.
  • Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (Ohio Dept. of Education, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
  • Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
  • Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
  • Participate in EL Team monthly meetings
  • Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
  • Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
  • One year of related successful work experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers
  • Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
  • Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

  Preferred Qualification: Experience working with English language learners or English as a second language.

  Application Procedure: Apply online

  Salary: $17.47/hour non-degreed; $19.74/hour 2-year degree; $21.50/teaching certificate

  Standard Employee Benefits

  Hiring Manager: Patrick McNichols, Principal

  HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
  Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

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