ELL Teaching Assistant Garfield/Woodlands

Garfield Elementary School; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 18,046 - 18,873; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ponca City is seeking an ELL Teaching Assistant to provide support to students in academic classes and assist with language translation. This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish. The position offers a salary of $13.10 to $13.70 per hour and will involve 9-month contract employment with a flexible evaluation process. Interested candidates should contact the HR Director for more details.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and correspond in both English and Spanish.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students in academic classes.
• Reinforce learning objectives under direction of a certified teacher.
• Assist teacher in translating from student’s native language.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Ability to assist in academic classes

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

48 Hours College Credit or Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test

Job description

ELL Teaching Assistant Garfield/Woodlands

Ell Teaching Assistant Garfield/Woodlands Ponca City Schools Garfield Elementary School - Ponca City, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4576213
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 15, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to Read, Comprehend and Correspond in English and Spanish

Job Goal: Provides adult support to a small group of students or one-on‑one with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals.

Employment Terms: 9 Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with students in academic classes.
• Reinforces learning objectives at the direction of a Certified Teacher.
• Assists the teacher in non-instructional functions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments.
• Assists the teacher in translating from student’s native language to English.
• Assesses language fluency for student placement.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.10 to $13.70 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Dye , HR Director
• 613 E. Grand
• Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]