Alternative Instructor (Reading/ELA) - Middle School West

Young World Physical Education; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gahanna-Jefferson City School District in Ohio is seeking an Alternative Instructor (EL) for middle school West to support students needing academic gaps filled. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering targeted interventions, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in education, with an active teaching license preferred. Contract is full-time, with 6.5 hours/day across 177 days/year, and a hourly rate of $27.66.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Active teaching license preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 classroom equipment for instructional use.
• Works with individual students/small groups to provide intervention as identified by teachers/principal.
• Communicates progress with classroom teachers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Alternative Instructor (EL) - Middle School West

Gahanna-Jefferson City School District Gahanna-Jefferson City School District - Gahanna, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5875448

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY: Alternative Instructors work under the direction of classroom teachers/staff/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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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/principal based on individual student needs.
• Communicates consistently with classroom teachers in regards to 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 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in education required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Active teaching license preferred.

Position Type

• Full-time

Salary

• $27.66 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Denise Brown , Coordinator of Human Resources
• 630 Morrison Road
• Suite 200
• Gahanna, Ohio 43230-2919
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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