ML (Multilingual Learners) Instructional Assistant - Decatur Middle School

MSD of Decatur Township; Ben Davis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD of Decatur Township is seeking a Multilingual Learner Instructional Assistant to support ELL students and teachers in implementing individualized ILPs. This full-time position emphasizes assistance in general education settings and accurate progress monitoring.

The role involves tutoring, managing materials, and using CANVAS and other technology while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication with staff and students.
• Ability to receive assignments/directions in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ELL teacher and classroom teachers with ILP implementation.
• Support students in general education classes.
• Monitor student progress in general education classes.
• Keep the ELL teacher informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns.
• Tutor individual students or groups of students.
• Check students' work and assist students with makeup work.
• Provide escort, supervision to students.
• Assist daily supervision of students in classroom, restroom, drills, assemblies, recess, and field trips.
• Alert and inform teachers of problems or information concerning individual students.
• Create and copy instructional work.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Gather materials/supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and progress.
• Maintain positive relations with school personnel.
• Perform other duties assigned by teachers and administrators.
• Operate and use technology (iPad, computer, CANVAS, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Multilingual Learner Instructional Assistant

Status: Full Time, 7.5 hours per day

Evaluated By: Building Administrator/ML Teacher

Evaluation: As needed and at least once per school year

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with staff and students
• Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Daily Responsibilities:

• Assist the ELL teacher and any classroom teacher(s) in the implementation of the individual students' ILP
• Support students in general education classes
• Monitorstudent progress in general education classes
• Keep the ELL teacher informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns
• Tutor individual students or groups of students
• Check students' work and assist students with make-up work
• Provide escort, assistance, and supervision to students
• Assist any teacher with daily supervision of students in the classroom, restroom, during emergency drills, assemblies, free time, recess, and field trips
• Alert and inform the ELL and classroom teacher of any problems or specific information concerning individual students
• Create and copy instructional work
• Participate in in-service training programs
• Gather materials/supplies
• Maintain the high level of confidentiality on student information, work, and progress
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all school personnel at all times
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities or duties assigned by the ELL teacher, classroom teacher(s),and/or building administrator(s)
• Operate and use technology (iPad, Computer, Apps, CANVAS, etc.)

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).