ESL Aide

Job Title: Language Acquisition Paraprofessional Wage /Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal and Pay Grade: IS33/ 187 Days

Language Acquisition Specialist

Dept./School: BIL/ESL Department Date Revised: Summer 2021 ___________________________________________________________

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Language Acquisition Specialist in the preparation, delivery and management of instructional components for students learning a second language. Support the Language Acquisition Specialist in all state and federal compliance aspects of testing and documentation. Work under the direct supervision of a certified Language Acquisition Specialist and independently provide language instruction and interventions.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

· Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate

· Minimum 48 hours at institute of higher learning or

· Associates Degree or Passed local or state assessment tool

Special Knowledge/Skills:

· Ability to work well with children acquiring a second language

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions independently

· Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Working knowledge of Google Applications for Education preferred

Minimum Experience:

· Two years previous successful experience working with children

· Experience in a public education environmental preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

· Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in preparing instructional materials for classroom teachers.

· Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments such as the IPT, IOWA, and other language assessments as needed or requested.

· Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignments on short notice with little or no direction.

· Support Language Acquisition Specialist and assigned campuses to keep administrative records and prepare required reports. This includes LPAC paperwork, PEIMS, 6-week verification reports, end of year EL profiles, prepare TELPAS teacher information folders and other required reports and documentation.

· Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records to include current Green LEP Folders and Brown DNQ folders.

· Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the Language Acquisition Specialist; push in to work with individual students or small groups.

· Supervise students as required or needed throughout the school day to include inside and outside of the classroom when working with students acquiring a second language.

· Maintain student confidentiality at all times.

· Keep Language Acquisition Specialist and classroom teacher, where appropriate, informed of special needs of individual students.

· Participate in professional development opportunities to improve job performance.

· Work with parents in campus involvement activities such as parent classes, volunteerism, home to school connections, and campus family activities.

· Uphold federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy, and ensure compliance.

· Work cooperatively with classroom, campus, and district personnel.

· Contribute to a positive and professional learning environment that is culturally proficient.

· Engage in all job-related responsibilities in a way that aligns with and supports LISD’s Four Cornerstones.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
· Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals;standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

· Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

· Motion: Frequent walking

· Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

· Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

· Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.30 - $22.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location