SEI Technician II - Dobson High School

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The SEI Technician II assists with identifying, screening, testing, and placing English Language Learner (ELL) students and supports their instruction under teacher supervision. The position also prepares and processes records and materials needed to document English Language Learner services. Technicians serve as a liaison between the English Language Acquisition Department (ELAD) office and the school site, and may interpret at individual parent-teacher conferences under the direction of the SEI teacher.

This is a full-time position at Dobson High School, scheduled for 35 hours per week over a 9.25-month calendar. The role typically works at one or more school sites and may involve classrooms, offices, or resource centers. The technician works regularly with EL students and closely with teachers, instructional staff, administrators, and possibly parents. Work may include assisting in multiple classrooms or school locations during the day.

Requirements

• High school education.
• An associate degree or 60 college credit hours at the time of hire, or passing the district-provided ParaPro Test.
• Pass the ELAD language proficiency test.
• Experience working with children.
• Computer proficiency, including basic software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including communication by phone, and the ability to relate to and interact with students and parents or guardians.
• Ability to provide and conduct learning experiences for individuals or small groups.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines with minimum supervision, use initiative, and take direction.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with district personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, with literacy skills in English and a second language.
• Experience in an instructional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification, screening, testing, and placement of ELL students.
• Assist in delivering individual or group instruction under teacher supervision.
• Serve as a liaison between the ELAD office and the school site.
• Interpret at individual parent-teacher conferences under the direction of the SEI teacher.
• Prepare and process records and materials needed to document services and convey information to appropriate parties.
• Maintain open communication with site and district personnel.
• Assist in training new SEI technicians at the school site.
• Attend staff development in-services and meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay may be available
• New hires may receive a 1% increase to the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years.
• New hires may receive a 1% increase to the base hourly rate for an associate degree or higher if the degree is not required for the position.

What This Job Offers

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