Travel EL Instructional Assistant — K-12 Support

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Board of Education seeks an ITINERANT EL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT to assist with interpretation/translation, instruction, and educational support for students who are not proficient English speakers. The role supports EL resources and classroom teachers, operating under the EL Coordinator and principal, in a dynamic K-12 setting.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates Degree (preferred), plus two years of higher education or Work Keys, and strong communication, collaboration,

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Two years of higher education or successful passage of the Work Keys Test, required.
• Experience working with EL students, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity and acuity to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a fast-paced, intensive environment.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Assists teachers with instruction and facilitates learning opportunities for K-12 English language learners.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the EL Resource Teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines; utilizes games, stories or other manipulative to enhance students’ learning skills.
• Performs tasks consistent with the needs of the student as determined by the EL Coordinator and/or regular classroom teacher.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Serves on school system committees, tasks forces, and representatives groups as required.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the EL Coordinator and teacher.

Skills

Associates Degree

Work Keys Test

EL students experience

oral and written communication

interpersonal skills

problem solving

instruction following

data reporting

punctual attendance

team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Two years of higher education or Work Keys Test required

Tools

EL Resource Teacher system

Job description

Limestone County Board of Education seeks an ITINERANT EL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT to assist with interpretation/translation, instruction, and educational support for students who are not proficient English speakers. The role supports EL resources and classroom teachers, operating under the EL Coordinator and principal, in a dynamic K-12 setting.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates Degree (preferred), plus two years of higher education or Work Keys, and strong communication, collaboration,