ESL Aide

JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 03/20/2023
CLOSING DATE: 05/26/2023 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00002128
LOCATION: Canyon Ranch Elementary
POSITION TITLE: ESL Aide
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: NonExempt/Pay Grade 201
HOURS PER DAY: 8

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in providing for instructional and language acquisition needs of learners who are Limited English Proficient. Assist in the management of compliance paper work, LPAC meeting preparation, maintaining compliance documentation, and the instructional program as needed. Work under the general supervision of the campus principal and under the immediate direction of the certified Language Acquisition Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED
48 hours of College credit or Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with bilingual learners
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate in both the written and verbal
Ability to work on a team
Detailed orientated

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with school-aged children preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Experience working with technology, Microsoft, Excel

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Support

Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in collecting data to document learner progress
Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in keeping administrative records and in preparation of required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Work with learners as directed by the Language Acquisition Specialist to support their access to the grade level curriculum.
Support learners in general education classroom or with interventions as assigned.
Support learners’ use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with the inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

Program Management

Assist with all BOY and EOY testing: IPT, IOWA
Prepare paperwork for LPAC meetings and assist with meeting preparation
Assist with testing and LPAC paperwork throughout the year as new students arrive
Periodically assist Language Acquisition Specialist with interventions
Assist with cumulative folder maintenance
Prepare data reports

Professional Growth and Development

Maintains confidentiality.
Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned. This includes training in sheltered instruction and content areas, if necessary.
Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in maintaining communication with campus staff working with learners.
Redirect parent queries to Language Acquisition Specialist.

Other

All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

WORKING_CONDITIONS:
Equipment Used:
Digital technology; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); printer, copier and fax machine; and Google Apps; learner specific equipment for communication and/or physical needs.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent creative problem solving with other members of the instructional team. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position learners with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory learners. Exposure to biological hazards.

START DATE: 04/03/2023