Educational Assistant- Gen Ed​/ELL

Final date to receive applications

In-District Bargaining Unit Members June 25, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Approximately September 2, 2026. Exact date to be determined by the district.

5.75 hours/day, 182 days/year.

$22.29 to $30.54/hour.

The Educational Assistant ELL provides educational supports through supervision and instruction for English language learner (ELL) students under the direction of licensed staff; completes routine clerical tasks for teachers; and serves as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with limited English-speaking persons.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job‑related experience, paid or volunteer, with school‑age children.
• Education Required:
  
  Completed associate or higher degree, with at least two years (72 quarter hours) of higher education, or a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and First Aid/CPR card.

• Designated language (written and oral)
• Principles of child development
• Instructional practices

• Performing basic clerical functions and basic arithmetic calculations
• Operating standard office equipment and computer programs (e.g., email, system applications, word processing)
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation)
• Reading, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and policies
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Rapidly learning methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Functioning as a self‑starter, working well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

• Works under the guidance and direction of the teacher with access to assistance and consultation.
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting.
• Provides instructional support to students in large groups, small groups, and one‑on‑one situations.
• Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of a classroom teacher or resource teacher for evaluating students' language ability.
• Confers with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for evaluating students' progress and implementing students' objectives.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc., to support teachers in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials in the students' primary language.
• Records student progress in language acquisition for documenting performance and maintaining updated records.
• Translates verbal and written communication for assisting students, staff, and parents in communicating effectively.
• Supports students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Evaluates situations to take appropriate action or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Assists other personnel as required to support them in completing their work activities related to the ESL program.
• Participates in various meetings for sharing information and improving skills and knowledge.
• Assists with transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus and arranging transportation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the job.

• Sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods; talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment.
• Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in repetitive motion such as keyboarding.
• Reach for and handle objects.
• Use close vision,…