EL Language Support Personnel 25-26 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma
• Bilingual preferred
• Obtain ODE Educational Aide Permit after employment is approved.

JOB GOAL:
To provide support to Native Language Speaking students and assist classroom teachers with instructional support to enhance academic achievement of students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Must be able to act as a bilingual interpreter/translator in the target language for the staff and limited English proficient student and family. The candidate must be able to contact a family by phone as needed, regarding various concerns. The candidate must be able to translate/interpret all forms in the target language.
2. Can administer assessments of language proficiency such as initial assessments and annual assessments requires by the state.
3. Must provide in-class instruction as directed by teacher utilizing native language supports
4. Must be flexible and dependable while maintaining confidentiality of students and families
5. Have good collaboration skills to work with mainstream teachers, EL staff, and other staff members in the school.
6. Maintain classroom management of small groups of students in the target language.
7. Must be able to communicate clearly in target language and in English in the domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
8. Adheres to all HCESC policies as outlined in the employee handbook
9. Conduct yourself with proper interpreter protocol (adhering to what was said, not interjecting your thoughts, speaking respectfully and directly to persons involved).
10. Supports and advocates for students in the classroom, school, and the community.
11. Accompanies students on field trips and in community training and inclusive settings.
12. Provide professional development to staff on the role of Native Language Supports personnel
13. Participate in student staffing, and educational team meetings for tiers of intervention support.
14. Must satisfy all job-related training and attendance requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
 
Submit Letter of Interest with Resume to:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn: Andrew Phillips
Andrew.Phillips@hcesc.org