ELD - Instructional Assistant - Wy'east Middle School

English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Assistant

Open until filled. This position is anticipated to work 7.25 hours/day. Initial application screening to begin June 26, and interviews will tentatively be scheduled for late July/early August. The position will begin August 26, 2026.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:

Log into Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking as an in district applicant and submit your letter of interest, outlining your qualifications for this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link ). Include the following:

• A letter of interest to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal.
• Current resume.
• Three (3) recent letters of reference,
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire

Job Purpose Statement:
The job of "English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Assistant" is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students. This position will work with English Language Learners at Wy'east Middle School. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student's files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parent, etc.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.

Other

Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff member in evaluating students' progress.
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted.)

Experience

Required:

Prior job related experience with school age children, preferably with English Language Learners.

Education Required:

Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) or PRAXIS Paraprofessional assessment or an equivalent rigorous test. Will need to submit official college transcripts or test results, if hired.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

• Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and perform basic clerical functions. English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Abilities to work as part of an instructional team and be willing to be flexible in working with a wide variety of students and tasks; sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
  
  Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Testing:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• ODE Fingerprinting and background clearance.
• Post offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and…