ELL Associate-Garton Elementary

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking an ELL Associate for Garton Elementary in Des Moines, IA. The role supports language development by assisting with instructional materials and student learning in a school setting.

The associate works under a Building Administrator and helps implement ELL strategies while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D required.
• Bilingual or Multilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and instruction.
• Ability to relate to students and collaborate with diverse staff and students.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist ELL students in the development of English language development by interpreting directions, observing individual and group activities facilitated by the teacher, and assisting with instruction in the community setting.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance.
• Provide instructional support to students by reinforcing teacher-directed learning through reading activities, guided practice, and individualized assistance.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences as required.
• Maintain professional learning and growth by attending required training.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Student engagement

Language acquisition

Collaboration

Communication

Computer basics

Confidentiality

Attendance

Community relations

Education

High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D

Job description

ELL Associate-Garton Elementary

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Job Description

TITLE: ELL Associate

CLASSIFICATION: Associate

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bilingual or Multilingual preferred.
• Ability to relate to students.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and instruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

JOB SUMMARY: The English Language Learner (ELL) associate supports language acquisition of ELL students by assisting with the preparation of instructional materials and assisting students academically. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Essential Functions

• Assist ELL students in the development of English language development by interpreting directions, observing individual and group activities facilitated by the teacher, and assisting with instruction in the community setting.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance.
• Provide instructional support to students by reinforcing teacher-directed learning through reading activities, guided practice, and individualized assistance.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences as required.
• Maintain professional learning and growth by attending required training.
• Other duties, as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

CALENDAR: 190 days / 7.5 hour day

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing: Constant 67%+

Walking: Constant 67%+

Sitting: Occasional 1% - 32%

Bending/Stooping: Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling: Occasional 1%- 32%

Climbing/Stairs: Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving: Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (50 lbs.): Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (25 feet): Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Occasional 1% - 32%

Telephone: Occasional 1% - 32%

Computer: Occasional 1% - 32%

Other: Occasional 1% - 32%

Working Conditions

Inside: Constant 67%+

Outside: Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity: Occasional 1% - 32%

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.27 to $21.97 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terri Clark , Personnl Mgr
• Email: [e-mail]