Teacher Assistant - ESL Middle School

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• Position Type:
  Teacher - Assistants/ Assistant - ESL Middle School
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Perry Middle School

Job Title: Assistant - ESL Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) assigned Pay Grade:IS 5
-187 days

Dept./School :
Perry Middle School Date Revised: August 26, 2024

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instructional support services Assist in the preparation and management of ELL classrooms, instructional activities, and administrative requirements under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 college hours or an Associate's Degree
• SBEC Paraprofessional Certification or eligible for certification
• Highly Qualified under NCLB standards
• Eligible to obtain Certification to administer the OLPT in English or Spanish

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Preferred Experience:

• Previous successful experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Perform routine clerical duties for ESL teachers.
• Assist the ESL teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration of OLPT tests if certified and LPAC as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly ELL classroom
• Assist in the use, care, and maintenance of technology equipment as requested for use in the ELL classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Student Management

• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Work with individual small groups of ELL students to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in classroom management
• Assist in supervising ELL students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the school.
• Perform cafeteria duty, bus duty, and playground duty as necessary for ELL students.
• Assist in the maintenance of the personal hygiene of early childhood ELL students as requested by the teacher.
• Provide direct instruction of students under the direct supervision of the teacher.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, PTA meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used
:

Personal computer and peripherals;standard instructional equipment

Posture:

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours;
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); write and interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions;
District-wide and statewide travel;

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures;
Other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all…