ELL Associate Job Des Moines area,Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Position: ELL Associate-Moulton Elementary for the 2026-27 School Year

ELL Associate

The English Language Learner (ELL) associate supports language acquisition of ELL students by assisting with the preparation of instructional materials and assisting students academically. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Essential Functions:

Assist ELL students in the development of English language development by interpreting directions, observing individual and group activities facilitated by the teacher, and assisting with instruction in the community setting.

Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance.

Provide instructional support to students by reinforcing teacher-directed learning through reading activities, guided practice, and individualized assistance.

Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.

Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.

Attend parent/teacher conferences as required.

Maintain professional learning and growth by attending required training.

Other duties, as assigned.

Department:
Office of Schools

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Highest Level Supervised: N/A Bargaining Group: DMEA ESP

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Calendar: 190 days / 7.5 hour day

Physical Requirements:

Physical Demand:

- Frequency:

Standing
- Constant 67%+

Walking
- Constant 67%+

Sitting
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Bending/Stooping
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
- Occasional 1%- 32%

Climbing/Stairs
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (50 lbs.) - Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (25 feet) - Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Computer
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Other
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Working Conditions

Inside
- Constant 67%+

Outside
- Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
- Occasional 1% - 32%

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321;

phone: ; email: carol.wynngreen . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400

E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA , , or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL .

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.

Approved By:
Bryce Amos

Date: 06/12/2026