English Learner; EL - Educational Assistant

Education Assistant
- English as a Second Language

Hours:

6.75 hours per day Salary Range: $14.15 per hour, subject to increase based on experience. This position includes employee benefits.

The job of Education Assistant
- English as a Second Language is done for the purpose of assisting a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of individual and/or small groups of students; and providing instructional and clerical support to teacher/s and staff. This job reports to English as Second Language (ESL) Coordinator and Assistant Superintendent.

General Requirements

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates: 48 college units, AA degree, OR demonstrate college level skills by passing the Para proficiency test within 60 days of hire date.

Clearances:
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

Essential Functions

• Administers a variety of tests for the purpose of assessing student growth and inputting/recording scores into student files.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of improving students' academic success through a defined course of study in conversational English.
• Maintains students files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Modifies classroom work/homework for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles;

and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others;
There is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.