ELL Associate - Perkins Elementary

ELL Associate - Perkins Elementary

Des Moines Public School District PERKINS ELEMENTARY – Des Moines, Iowa

Job : 5713341

Final date to receive applications: Jul 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE: ELL Associate

POSITION TYPE: ASOC

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D.
• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student services, world language or related field.
• Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

BASIC FUNCTION:

Support language acquisition of English Language Learners by helping prepare for materials and assist student academically. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Teaching & Learning department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher.
• Reinforce skills the teacher has taught.
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist with implementing building level initiatives.
• Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
  
  Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

EVALUATES: N/A

POSITION INVENTORY: B21

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Fulltime

DAYS: 190

HOURS: 7.5 hours per day

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent sitting, bending/stooping
• Occasional reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs/driving/lifting (50lbs) carry (25 feet)

• Constant inside
• Occasional outside extreme heat and humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Salary: $17.27 to $21.97 Per Hour

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.