Adult Education ESL Educational Assistant

ADULT EDUCATION ESL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT CENTRAL COMMONS

REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this position, you must be Highly Qualified as required by federal ESSA legislation. To be considered Highly Qualified, the successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years (60 credit hours) at a State approved college, or an Associate Degree, or a passing score on the ETS Para Professional test.

PAY: $15.45/hour

HOURS: 5 hours/week (Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm)

START DATE:  School Year

• Assist lead ESL teachers in devising ESL programs according to each student’s individual learning capability
• Instructs students individually or in groups with lesson assignments
• Gather teaching materials appropriate to the type of lesson and distribute them amongst students
• Assist students in grasping concepts of the English language
• Supervise students during lessons and activities
• Maintains various records for the purpose of compliance with ESL program requirements, including attendance and follow-ups
• Promote students’ self-esteem through positive encouragement
• Teach citizenship, social skills, and respect in accordance with the language
• Translates verbal and written communication(s) for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and staff in communicating effectively
• Assist with registration and administer PRE/POST testing of students as needed.
• Assist with follow-up tracking requirements as mandated by MAERS and state reporting agencies