What are the responsibilities and job description for the CE: English Learner (EL) Instructional Assistant 1.25 hrs./week Start date: ASAP position at Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Employee Group: TCCAPSA
Classification: IV
Status: School year
Schedule: 25 minutes per day for three (3) days per week
Location: Central Grade Elementary
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary
General Summary:
The teacher instructional assistant-EL (formerly ESL) supports and reinforces English as a Second Language acquisition and content area instruction provided by EL and mainstream teachers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists EL and mainstream teachers in providing English language acquisition and content area instruction.
- Assists teaching basic survival skills to the most limited English proficient students.
- Regularly meets with EL and mainstream teachers to determine the academic needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students enrolled in their classes.
- Assists the EL teacher in informing the mainstream teachers about the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the LEP students in their classes.
- Assists in providing input regarding appropriate curriculum modification for LEP students.
- Assists the district and the building assigned to identify, assess, place, teach and counsel each LEP student.
- Assists in organizing staff development training on English language instruction for learners of English as a Second Language and cultural awareness.
- Attends EL TIA and building staff, Individual Evaluation Plan (IEP) and Team Addressing Student Concerns (TASC) meetings as requested by the teacher or the EL Coordinator with prior approval.
- Attends parent/teacher conferences as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred. Some foreign language training and experience with diverse populations preferred.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
- The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
