EL Language Support Personnel PTC

EL Language Support Personnel

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:

• Act as a bilingual interpreter/translator in the target language for staff and limited English proficient student and family.
• Administer assessments of language proficiency such as initial assessments and annual assessments required by the state.
• Provide in-class instruction as directed by teacher utilizing native language supports.
• Be flexible and dependable while maintaining confidentiality of students and families.
• Have good collaboration skills to work with mainstream teachers, EL staff, and other staff members in the school.
• Maintain classroom management of small groups of students in the target language.
• Communicate clearly in target language and in English in the domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Adhere to all HCESC policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Conduct yourself with proper interpreter protocol (adhering to what was said, not interjecting your thoughts, speaking respectfully and directly to persons involved).
• Support and advocate for students in the classroom, school, and the community.
• Accompany students on field trips and in community training and inclusive settings.
• Provide professional development to staff on the role of native language supports personnel.
• Participate in student staffing, and educational team meetings for tiers of intervention support.
• 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.

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