Substitute Bilingual Educational Aide (Spanish), Lorain City Schools

Position Title:Substitute Bilingual Educational Aide (Spanish)

Location:Lorain City Schools / Lorain OH

Employment Type:As Needed / Part-Time / On-Call

Pay Rate:$15.20/Hour

About the Role

Dedicated School Staffing is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute Bilingual Educational Aides to provide instructional and language-support assistance in classrooms when the regular bilingual aide is absent. Working under the direction of teachers and administrators the substitute supports English Learners (ELs) by reinforcing instruction facilitating communication and helping maintain a positive inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction by assisting English Learners in small groups or individually following the teachers lesson plans and directions
• Provide translation and interpretation between English and the target language to help students understand assignments instructions and classroom expectations
• Assist with classroom management helping maintain order engagement and a culturally responsive environment
• Prepare and organize materials as directed ensuring continuity of learning during staff absences
• Monitor student progress and behavior reporting observations to the teacher or administrator
• Facilitate communication with families when needed offering language support for notes calls or brief interactions
• Supervise students during transitions lunch recess or other non-instructional periods to ensure safety

• Adapt quickly to different classrooms grade levels and instructional needs across the school

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations)
• Clean criminal background checks
• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong communication skills in both
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and adapt to varying classroom environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Dependability punctuality and professionalism in an on-call or short-notice role

• Adherence to theLicensure Code of Professional Conductfor Ohio Educators

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children especially multilingual learners
• Familiarity with bilingual education ESL/ELL strategies or classroom support roles

• Comfort using basic educational technology

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to gain experience in education and student support
• Potential for long-term substitute opportunities
• Potential pathways to other school-based roles
• Options for minor medical benefits
• Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)

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