English Learner Assistant

English Learner Assistant

Rutherford County Schools District Wide - Forest City, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5860761

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Assistant Teacher, English Learner EL

Temporary, Part Time (up to 29 hours per week)

Job Description

The EL assistant teacher provides support to the instructional process byassistanting in implementing the EL school-wide Language Instruction Educational Plan (LIEP) for all identified English Learners at respective schools. The EL assistant teacher delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom needs. The ELTA provides leadership in the design, revision, and implementation of EL curriculum necessary to meet Federal, State, and District EL goals.

Essential Duties:

• Supports EL Teachers in maintaining school-based LIEP instructional schedule/service delivery for ELs.
• Works in partnership with principal(s) and classroom teachers to incorporate learner objectives compatible with the subject, academic abilities, established curriculum and diverse learning needs of ELs.
• Participates as needed with the school MTSS team to ensure appropriate instructional decisions are made to maximize support and achievement for ELs.
• Implementsappropriate instructional strategies and accommodations for students and classroom teachers.
• Supports schedule conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons as needed.
• Is familiar withEL policy and procedures through formal and/or informal training
• Facilitates and/or supports communications between EL student’s school and home to ensure parent engagement
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
• Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in EL classrooms
• Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by theschool's Strategic Plan.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and different English proficiency levels.
• May coordinate and lead class field trips.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in education with appropriate subject area.
• Must have ESL certification or credentials to attain NC certification.

Desirable

• Specialization in specific subject area at a Master’s level

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone:
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• Email: tash