ELD Instructional Aide

• Position Type:
  Classified/Support Positions/ ELD Instructional Aide
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Catalina Foothills High School
• Date Available:
  
  01/22/2026
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/22/2026

ELD INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Hiring Pay Range: $16.58 - $17.60 per hour DOE

Range 24

FTE: .25 (10 hours per week)

Schedule: TBD

Term: 10 months/188 paid work days per year

Job Location: Catalina Foothills High School

Target

Start Date:

01/22/2026

Under the general supervision of the ELD Coordinator, performs work of moderate difficulty providing content area support to English Language Learners. Assists ELD classroom teacher with instructional support; maintains files at school sites; trains for and administers Arizona's English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

• Provide content area support to students whose primary language is not English
• Responsible for administering the AZELLA at all school sites
• Assist the ELD teacher in preparing instructional materials and other paperwork
• Maintain qualified scorer status for AZELLA Stages I-V writing through Pearson online training and qualification process.
• Score written assessments and submit data to Pearson electronically.
• Update testing information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain filing systems at school sites. Copy and distribute documents.
• Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and collaborative relationships with teachers, parents, and other staff members at school sites to meet the instructional needs of students.

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive student/teacher interactions
• Ability to take direction from others to perform tasks.
• The ability to keep concise records
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of Arizona ELD practices, rules, and regulations
• Skill in delivering the established ELD curriculum
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read text aloud fluently

High school diploma or GED. Must be fluent in English. One year of experience teaching English as a Second Language to children and/or adolescents preferred. Effective written and spoken communication skills (i.e., the ability to relate well with children, school staff, and parents) are a necessity.

• Valid Arizona Driver's license and clear driving record.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire.

In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.