ESOL Associate -Woodland Hills

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Position Criteria:

• High school education or equivalent, required
• Experience in ESOL environment strongly preferred

Performance Criteria:

• An understanding of the cultural dynamics that EL Newcomers bring to school, and a willingness to help them acclimate to the school system
• Ability to provide ongoing support to classroom teachers as they implement instruction to English Language Learners in their classrooms
• Proven record of successful collaboration with multiple grades levels and teams in order to meet student needs
• Effective behavior management skills
• Ability to facilitate one-on-one or small group instruction for students at the direction of the ESOL teacher(s)
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for beginning readers and proven record of successful implementation
• Ability to support families as they acclimate to the school system
• Strong communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits Included:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave