English Language Development Educational Assistant

English Language Development - Instructional Aide
Hiring Pay Range: $13.06 - $13.86 /hr, DOE
Schedule: 30 hrs/wk  Hours: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
10 months, 188 paid workdays per year
Benefits Eligible
Locations:  Canyon View Elementary, Ventana Vista Elementary & Esperero Canyon Middle Schools
Target Start Date: ASAP 

Definition:        Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty providing content area support to English Language Learners.

Essential Functions:      (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. 
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

Tasks:              

• Provides content area support to students whose primary language is not English;
• Meets with parents of ESL students to review students’ needs and progress;
• Provides assistance in assessing students to determine English language proficiency;
• Meets with the ELL coordinator and reviews student progress;
• Assists teachers in implementing SEI strategies and providing alternative forms of classroom assessment;
• Provides other related duties, as assigned.
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• Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage and spelling
• Knowledge of language instructional methods
• Knowledge of language assessment methods
• Skill in delivering established ESL curriculum
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience teaching English as a Second Language to children and/or adolescents

Special Requirements: 

Valid Arizona driver’s license and clear driving record