ESL Learning Support Specialist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Lanett (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Lanett, Alabama seeks an Instructional Assistant (ESL) to support EL students and assist the ESL teacher in daily instruction. The position involves helping with assessments, reinforcing lessons, translating as needed, and supervising students in a busy classroom environment.

The incumbent will maintain confidentiality, dress professionally, and participate in in-service training programs as assigned, serving as a key resource for substitute teachers when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent is required.
• Two years of post-secondary education (48 semester hours) or an Associate’s Degree or equivalent WorkKeys score.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended by the ESL teacher.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by ESL or regular teachers.
• Assists the teacher in devising strategies to reinforce material based on individual students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Operates and cares for classroom equipment used for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
• Guides independent study, enrichment, and remedial work as assigned.
• Collaborates with ESL and regular teachers to support EL students.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent

Two years post-secondary education (48 semester hours)

Associate’s Degree (official transcript)

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Lanett, Alabama seeks an Instructional Assistant (ESL) to support EL students and assist the ESL teacher in daily instruction. The position involves helping with assessments, reinforcing lessons, translating as needed, and supervising students in a busy classroom environment.

The incumbent will maintain confidentiality, dress professionally, and participate in in-service training programs as assigned, serving as a key resource for substitute teachers when needed.