ELL Aide

  JOB TITLE: ELL AIDE

DEPARTMENT: School

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher / Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 3

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: 2/14/2023

SUMMARY:  Instruction (SEI) lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction, (this could be pull-out and push-in instruction) within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Assists teachers in lesson OELAS preparations 
• Attends training for the AZELLA and assists in administering the AZELLA test
• Assists teacher in preparation of instructional materials
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Provides positive reinforcement for students
• Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities, as requested
• Assists with evaluating and testing students, as requested by teacher
• Handles routine clerical work
• Supervises students outside of the classroom 
• Assists the teacher with instruction and evaluation of student work
• Works with small English Language Proficiency Groups and/or 1-on-1 with students to help ensure understanding of lessons and reinforces material introduced and overseen by the teacher 
• Assists teacher in checking notebooks, correcting papers and supervising make-up work
• Helps administer AZELLA 
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as ELL training and site training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate standard classroom related learning tools and equipment
• Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Bilingual in Spanish highly beneficial
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency:  Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite, Access and job specific computer programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk.  The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise and dust. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees, students, and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.