Empower ESL Learners: Instructional Assistant

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking an ESL Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers with ESL students. The role involves working with individuals or small groups, reinforcing material, and helping with routine activities and documentation.

Requires basic qualification as per NCLB mandates, including an associate degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro exam. Position is full-time, hourly pay range $18.93–$31.23, on-site in Portsmouth, VA.

Qualifications

• No Child Left Behind Act mandates appropriate qualification for paraprofessional roles.
• Ability to maintain confidential student records and prepare reports.
• Basic proficiency with classroom technology and instructional equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with individual ESL students or small groups.
• Reinforce material introduced by teacher and provide practice activities.
• Prepare reports and assist with counseling sessions as needed.
• Escort students to classes, observe and document progress, and support with daily routines.

Education

Associate degree

48 semester credit hours

Para Pro exam

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking an ESL Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers with ESL students. The role involves working with individuals or small groups, reinforcing material, and helping with routine activities and documentation.

Requires basic qualification as per NCLB mandates, including an associate degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro exam. Position is full-time, hourly pay range $18.93–$31.23, on-site in Portsmouth, VA.