English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructional Assistant/Aide

Pulaski County; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky, seeks an ESL Instructional Assistant/Aide to support certificated teachers in providing instruction to ESL students. The role involves tutoring individuals or small groups, maintaining progress records, and assisting with tests and classroom operations.

The position is full-time, starting immediately, with wage at $11.35 per hour. Schools district-wide will require collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff to meet student needs in a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Some experience working with children in organized settings.
• Official college transcript or 64 college hours; pass Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups and record progress as directed by the teacher.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team.
• Prepare and organize lessons and administer tests as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor and report student progress and behavior according to procedures.
• Provide clerical support and maintain classroom records and attendance.
• Assist in overseeing labs and daily activities including lunchroom/playground duties.
• Support teacher with setup of work areas, displays, and equipment.
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding student progress.

Skills

Tutoring

Record keeping

Parental communication

Student support

Education

High school diploma

64 college hours

Para-educators Exam (KY)

Tools

Copy machines

Audio-visual equipment

Educational training equipment

Job description

English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructional Assistant/Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957998

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to ESL individual(s) or ESL small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Spanish language preferred, but not required. Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assistin determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assistin monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalentto: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.35 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Blankenship , ESL Coordinator
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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