ELL Tutor Interpreters

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking an EL Support Aide to assist in classrooms and resource centers, focusing on the assessment of students' English language acquisition, administering tests, and providing clerical assistance.

Under the supervision of the EL Teacher of Record and building administration, you will translate documents, work with diverse students and families, and support EL files and communications.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• Desire to work with children of many cultures
• Prior experience working with English Language Learners preferred
• Previous translator experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with instruction of EL students in variety of settings
• Keeps school and district office updated with current EL information
• Assists with EL files
• Work under the supervision of EL Teacher of Record and building administration
• Communicate on a regular basis with EL teacher and administrators
• Communicate with parents, as directed by EL teacher and/or administrator
• Develop good relationship with all staff, including other non-certified staff, teachers and administrators
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Translating written documents

Operating standard office equipment

Preparing and maintaining records

Knowledge of basic math

Grammar and punctuation (EN & L2)

Coordinating activities

Knowledge of policies/regulations

Excellent communication

Diversity awareness

Establishing relationships

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

Providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom and resource center with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of students' English language acquisition; administering tests; performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English-speaking persons.

Position Purpose

Providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom and resource center with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of students' English language acquisition; administering tests; performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English-speaking persons.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with instruction of EL students, in variety of settings.
• Keeps school and district office updated with current EL information.
• Assists with EL files.
• Work under the supervision of EL Teacher of Record and building administration.
• Communicate on a regular basis with EL teacher and administrators.
• Communicate with parents, as directed by EL teacher and/or administrator.
• Develop good relationship with all staff, including other non-certified staff, teachers and administrators.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$19.95 per hour.

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day.

182 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Translating written documents
• Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and Second Language
• Coordinating age-appropriate activities
• Knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws
• Ability to be flexible
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement

Percentage of TimeAbility to stand for extended periods of time. Very FrequentAbility to lift 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to carry 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Fluent in English
• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• Desire to work with children of many cultures
• Prior experience working with English Language Learners preferred

Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous translator experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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