ESL Instructional Assistant

Portsmouth Public Schools • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual ESL students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, therapist or pathologist.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports
• Ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers
• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
• Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public
• Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act
• Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)

Responsibilities

• Assisting teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives
• Assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility
• Preparing and maintaining files and records
• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives
• Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions
• Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions
• Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards
• Prepares honor roll
• Assists with large group activities
• Escorts students to special classes and therapy
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher
• Advises teacher on student problems
• Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses
• Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned
• Uses technology to enhance instructional programs
• Performs related tasks as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree