ELL Associate - Edmunds Elementary

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

This position is supported through building Title I funds and is subject to availability of these fund TITLE: ELL Associate POSTION TYPE: ASOC HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: High school diploma, HiSET , or G.E.D. Bilingual or Multilingual Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment Desired: Bachelor’s degree in education , student services, world language or related field. Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners. Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills BASIC FUNCTION: Support language acquisition of English Language Learners by helping prepare for materials and assist student academically. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment . The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Teaching & Learning department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment. Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas. Clarify and reinforce teacher directions. Assist with instruction in the community setting as . Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision. Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher. Reinforce skills the teacher has taught. Assist with parent/teacher conferences. Assist with implementing building level initiatives Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned EVALUATES: N/A POSITION INVENTORY: B21 BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt FT/PT: Fulltime DAYS: 190 HOURS: 7.5 hours per day PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant standing and waling Frequent sitting, bending/stooping Occasional Reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs/driving/lifting (50lbs) carry (25 feet) WORKING CONDITIONS: Constant Inside Occasional outside extreme heat and humidity All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Approved By: DF Date: 12/18/2025 Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

• High school diploma, HiSET , or G.E.D.
• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment
• Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education , student services, world language or related field.
• Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as .
• Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher.
• Reinforce skills the teacher has taught.
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist with implementing building level initiatives
• Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED