ESL Aide

Hugoton USD 210; Hugoton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single health insurance policy

Other benefits

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Support Staff/ESL Aide to assist bilingual teachers at Hugoton High School. The role includes communicating with students in English and another language, providing instructional support, and reporting on student progress. Ideal candidates should be patient, supportive, and able to operate technology for enhanced learning. This position offers a single health insurance policy and other benefits. The working hours are 7.30 hours per day, and regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and a designated second language.
• Experience in supporting teachers and assisting students in educational settings.
• Patience and emotional support to assist students.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers in providing instruction to students.
• Provide translation during parent-teacher conferences.
• Report on student performance and behavior.
• Operate technology to support learning.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Instructional support

Emotional support

Technology operation

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff/ ESL Aide
• Date Posted: 8/8/2023
• Location: Hugoton High School
• Hours: 7.30 hours per day
• Benefits: Single health insurance policy along with other benefits
• Contact: Mrs. Melody Witt 620544-4311 or [e-mail]

Job Description

This position involves serving as aide to the Bilingual/ESL teachers. It is their responsibility to assist the certified teacher(s) in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; translate orally and in writing for teachers, administrators, students, and parents; prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of routine clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processes; provide translation in parent‑teacher conferences or telephone calls with limited or non‑English speaking parents; translate or write notes, letters and other materials.
• Repeat and reinforce instruction to assist students' comprehension and understanding; provide more individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors and answer questions; use games, skits, puppets and other instructional activities to reinforce the main lesson plan.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior as required; provide input and assist instructors with determining student advancement through established learning programs.
• Operate technology to support student learning.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs and disseminate that information to families when requested.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Participate in meetings, in‑service training programs and field trips as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.