Beech Grove High School MLL Teaching Asst

Multilingual Learner Teaching Asst.

Job Description

To help plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop in their language acquisition and use it to help fulfill their academic potential.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student s performance and development using the WIDA assessment
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• maintain accurate and complete records of students  progress and development
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• prepare required reports on students and activities
• maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• support students, families, and staff in language services, including translation in conversation and written documentation.
• keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Relevant experience and education
• Fluency in multiple languages, Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of relevant technology

Key Competencies

• self motivation
• high energy level
• verbal and written communication skills
• attention to detail
• high work standards
• problem solving
• decision making
• organizing and planning
• critical thinking
• stress tolerance
• flexibility
• initiative