English Teacher Assistant

About the Employer

English Learner Para-Educator - Grade 5 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Title

English Learner Para-Educator-Huron

Position Summary

Supports a positive learning environment by providing additional educational support to English-Learner students while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Supports and works with ESL students individually or in small groups with grade-level material under the direction of a classroom teacher to speak and write in the English language.

Supports and reinforces reading and comprehension strategies.

Records and reports assessment data to teachers and school administrators; completes required forms, reports, and other paperwork.

Supports curriculum (reading, writing, math) intervention programs for students.

Works with school team and stakeholders to discuss students' goals and progress and discusses additional interventions as needed.

Administers assessment tests and interprets results to identify student needs.

Attends professional development sessions, training programs, and conferences to remain current in the field of literacy.

Communicates with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

Serves as a key resource to other school personnel on ESL students and their challenges; responds to questions and resolves problems or concerns as needed.

Translates oral and written correspondence and serves as a liaison between parents and teachers during and after school hours and during school conferences as needed.

Serves as a resource and support to ESL students as they adapt to a new culture as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or an associate's degree (or higher), or successful completion of the Work Keys equivalency test (prior to date of application) required.

Experience

Experience interacting with children individually and in groups in an instructional/educational type setting preferred.

Knowledge

School Policies and Safety Regulations

Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

Language and Cultures

Knowledge of a different language and cultures, may be required.

Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics, required.

Skills

Communication

Good oral and written communication skills, required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills, required.

Language Proficiency

Fluent in the English language, required. Accuracy and fluency in speaking, reading, and writing a second language is preferred. Preferably one of the following: Arabic, Spanish, and/or Albanian.

Abilities

Instructional Support

Assist classroom teachers in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics, required.

Language Interpretation

Ability to read and interpret the English language, required.

Reporting and Correspondence

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required.

Student Interaction

Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.

Building Relationships

Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, required.

Problem-Solving

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.

Policy Understanding

Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community and those of different cultures, required.

Software Proficiency

Ability to grasp position-specific software with minimal training, required.

Language Proficiency

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community, and supervisors, required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of files and material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Title

English Learner Para-Educator-Grade 5 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of State and Federal Grants/Principal

Updated

March 2021