ESL Teacher Assistant - RHS (2025-2026 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

Assists teachers in providing for the individual needs of the student in order for each student to achieve his/her maximum academic and social potential.

Requirements

Have completed 2 years of college (associates and/or bachelor degree preferred).
Proficiency in spoken and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with speed and accuracy.
Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to the needs of others.
Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families and co-workers.
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in providing for the individual instructional needs, abilities, and interests of the students.
Conducts learning exercises (provides instruction to) small groups of children.
Informs the teacher of any special information or problems about an individual student.
Assists with activities such as record keeping, filing, organizing materials and preparing instructional/classroom materials.
Maintains an inviting and functional classroom or learning environment while caring for material and equipment.
Provides clerical assistance as a particular situation requires (as skills permit).
Assists with the supervision of children.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in their area.
Provides lunch supervision and/or bus duties as assigned.
Substitutes for teachers when needed.
Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.