Part-Time ENL Instructional Assistant

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Geist Elementary School seeks an ENL Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers and the ENL program. The role includes instructing students under supervision, assisting with instruction in reading, writing and math, and communicating instructional needs to teachers.

Candidates should have a teaching license preferred or meet No Child Left Behind paraprofessional standards. The position requires collaborating with staff and students, flexibility with the schedule, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Requires teaching license or paraprofessional qualification under No Child Left Behind.
• ParaPro exam may be required per state assessment standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students under the supervision of the ENL Coach, ENL Collaborative Teacher and Classroom Teacher.
• Communicate instructional needs to appropriate classroom teachers.
• Work with groups of students within the classroom.
• Follow service schedule for the year, being flexible with changes as necessary.
• Any other related duties as assigned by building principal or ENL Collaborative Teacher.

Skills

Teaching License Preferred

Education

Associate of Arts Degree

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro exam

Job description

Administrator: Lynn Laffey
Assistant Principal at Geist Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENL Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching License Preferred

Federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind” assigned into law by President Bush in January 2002. It requires that beginning January 8, 2002, paraprofessionals be required to have one of the following:

• Associate of Arts Degree
• Two years of college (48 credit hours)
• Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of ability to assist in instruction of reading, writing and math)

REPORTS TO:

Principal and ENL Coach and Coordinator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Be prepared for the workday.
• Instruct students under the supervision of the ENL Coach, ENL Collaborative Teacher and Classroom Teacher.
• Communicate instructional needs to appropriate classroom teacher(s).
• Work with groups of students within the classroom.
• Understand Wida Can Do Standards.
• Follow service schedule for the year, being flexible with changes as necessary.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal or ENL Collaborative Teacher.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with peers.
• Demonstrate respect for peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.