ESL Teaching Assistant (K-5) - Part-Time
About The Position
The ESL Title III part-time Teaching Assistant supports the ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher in meeting federal administrative requirements for the English as a Second Language Program. Working under the supervision of an ESL-certified teacher and in coordination with campus teachers, staff, and administration, the assistant helps ensure students’ physical safety and emotional, social, and educational needs are met. The assistant implements lesson plans created by an ESL-certified teacher to support emergent bilingual students’ academic English development; helps prepare materials for daily small-group ELAR lessons; and provides directed individualized accommodations. The role also supports planning annual and reclassification assessments for emergent bilingual students. Teaching and support take place in the ESL classroom only. This position is funded through Title III grant funds. Renewal depends on fund availability and the needs of each campus. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. Employment requires US work authorization and successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Interest in working with emergent bilingual students.
- US work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or past work with students in grades K–12.
Responsibilities
- Assist the ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher with federal administrative requirements of the English as a Second Language Program.
- Help ensure students’ physical safety and emotional, social, and educational needs are met.
- Implement lesson plans created by an ESL-certified teacher to support emergent bilingual students’ academic English development.
- Assist with preparing materials for daily small-group ELAR lessons with emergent bilingual students.
- Provide individualized accommodations for identified emergent bilingual students as directed.
- Assist with planning annual and reclassification assessments for emergent bilingual students.
- Coordinate with campus teachers, staff, and administration.
- Travel locally if needed for training and professional development opportunities.
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Job Type
Part-time
