Secondary EL Instructional Assistant

Secondary El Instructional AssistantJoin our dedicated team supporting English Learners in their educational journey! As a secondary EL Instructional Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating an inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. You'll work directly with secondary students to bridge language barriers, support learning across various subjects, and help build the foundation for their educational success. This position is funded with Title funds. No benefits provided.Support English Learners with math, science, social studies, vocabulary development and conceptsAssist students with instructional technology and digital learning toolsCreate and maintain positive, culturally responsive learning environmentsBuild effective relationships with students, families, and district staffAssist in motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge appropriate to their individual abilitiesCollaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse learning needsParticipate in district-sponsored professional development opportunitiesMinimum: Proof of completion of at least 60 college credit hoursPreferred: Bachelor's degreeAbility to speak at least one language other than English from our priority list, preferredCapability to support students across multiple subject areas including math, science, social studies, vocabulary development, and instructional technologyAvailability to participate in district-sponsored professional development opportunitiesWillingness to work with students from any language background as needs ariseWork under direct supervision of EL teacher, content area, or grade level teacher in a classroomProvide transition to ELs using English and/or the student's native languageHelp beginning ELs acquire basic English, academic, and cultural skillsHelp students with grade level and content area assignments and conceptsSupport the classroom/content area teacher with specific information that will facilitate the academic and cultural progress of the studentCommunicate with families when asked to do so to help facilitate classroom learningTranslate at meetings and conferences when asked to do so by your building administratorCommunicate with your supervising teacher on a regular basisKeep accurate recordsThis position requires regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memosEffectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administratorsAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimalsDemonstrate mastery of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages in computationsApply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram formDeal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situationsWork with parents and children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgroundsDevelop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school communityWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and technology carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.