English Learner Assistant

District Wide; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools District Wide in Forest City, NC seeks an English Learner Assistant to support EL instruction part-time. The role involves implementing the EL school-wide LIEP, delivering group and individual instruction, and collaborating with teachers and administrators to meet EL goals.

The position emphasizes adapting methods to diverse English proficiency levels and coordinating with families to foster parent engagement. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education with appropriate subject area.
• Must have ESL certification or credentials to attain NC certification.
• Desirable: Master’s level specialization in specific subject area.

Responsibilities

• Supports EL Teachers by maintaining school-based LIEP instructional schedule/service delivery for ELs.
• Works with principals and classroom teachers to align learner objectives with curricula and diverse EL needs.
• Participates with the school MTSS team to optimize instructional decisions for ELs.
• Implements instructional strategies and accommodations for EL students and teachers.
• Coordinates conferences between teachers, parents, and liaisons as needed.
• Familiar with EL policy and procedures through formal/informal training.
• Facilitates communications between EL students’ schools and homes to engage parents.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in education

ESL certification

Master’s level specialization (Desirable)

Job description

English Learner Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5860761

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Teacher, English Learner EL

Temporary, Part Time (up to 29 hours per week)

Job Description

The EL assistant teacher provides support to the instructional process byassistanting in implementingthe EL school-wide Language Instruction Educational Plan (LIEP) for all identified English Learners at respective schools. The EL assistant teacher delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom needs. The ELTA provides leadership in the design, revision, and implementation of EL curriculum necessary to meet Federal, State, and District EL goals.

Essential Duties:

• Supports EL Teachers in maintaining school-based LIEP instructional schedule/service delivery for ELs.
• Works in partnership with principal(s) and classroom teachers to incorporate learner objectives compatible with the subject, academic abilities, established curriculum and diverse learning needs of ELs.
• Participates as needed with the school MTSS team to ensure appropriate instructional decisions are made to maximize support and achievement for ELs.
• Implementsappropriate instructional strategies and accommodations for students and classroom teachers.
• Supports schedule conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons as needed.
• Is familiar withEL policy and procedures through formal and/or informal training
• Facilitates and/or supports communications between EL student’s school and home to ensure parent engagement
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
• Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in EL classrooms
• Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by theschool's Strategic Plan.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and different English proficiency levels.
• May coordinate and lead class field trips.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in education with appropriate subject area.
• Must have ESL certification or credentials to attain NC certification.

Desirable

• Specialization in specific subject area at a Master’s level

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]