Assistant Teacher-Spanish Native​/Professional Fluency

Position: Assistant Teacher-Spanish Native/Professional Fluency Required
Location: New Orleans

X Full Time Part-timeX Exempt Nonexempt(Salary paid with Federal Grant Funds)
Mission:

Our mission at International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility. The employee must understand and support the school mission.

Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the general supervision and management of a class including individual and group instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Timely, in person, and regular attendance

Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher to implement the curriculum

Works with Classroom Teachers and others to support ISL’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) through “pushing in” to the classroom as well as “pulling-out” students in small group or individually for interventions

Substitutes for teachers in their absence

Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies

Helps to provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process

Models professional behavior when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community

Attends all staff meetings, recommended training programs, conferences and school functions

Interacts collaboratively and productively with school site personnel

Expresses thoughts professionally in oral and written language

Works with Computer/Technology Applications (Student Data base, Google Classroom, Google Suite: Documents, Slides, Sheets and Google Meets)
Navigates online learning platforms

Keeps abreast of current research, trends and issues in education by engaging in professional development activities

Maintains compliance with all school policies and procedures

The International School of Louisiana retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Work Environment:

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the work day;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 40 pounds;

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements;

Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

ISL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires ISL to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Professional Conduct:

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to ISL policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct, which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Evaluation:

This position will be evaluated on duties referenced in this job description, engagement in continuous, purposeful professional growth and development and professional responsibilities.

Chain of Supervision:
Supervising Teacher, Assistant Principal, and/or Principal Qualifications, Education and

Work Experience:

Associate degree and 3 years’ experience working with children in an educational environment.

Target language proficiency where appropriate

Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated

Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve school goals

Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Computer/Technology knowledge and skills

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices