Teacher Assistant for EL

Position Summary

Support the teachers in providing a well-organized and smooth-functioning instructional program; assist non-English and limited-English speaking students in understanding concepts and completing assignments. Encourage students to become proficient in English and other subject areas through interaction and individual language support.

Reports To: Teacher Knowledge, Skills & Implementation Follows the school calendar, present for all student days, 29 hours per week Assists the teacher by effectively supporting English Learners (ELs) and Multilingual Learners (MLLs), bridging the gap between a student's current language proficiency and the academic content through individual and small group settings.

The Instructional Assistant shall reinforce concepts presented by the teacher. Assists with lessons and activities to meet the individual needs of EL students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in collaboration with the EL teacher. Assists in obtaining pertinent information for record keeping of EL programs for completion of district or other required reports.

Participates in appropriate professional development, workshops, and conferences as directed by the EL teacher. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Assists the teacher in implementing and maintaining classroom discipline as directed by Whitko policies.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation. Performs other tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal and other administrative staff as designated by the superintendent Qualifications & Requirements High school diploma Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college preferred Six months to one year of experience working with EL children preferred Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board of Education may find appropriate, such as Work-Based Learning EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person shall on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, consideration, or selection.

Information requested is used only to determine the applicant's ability to meet job criteria and perform satisfactorily.