Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K)

About the role

Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for English learner students in Dual Language, ESL and Sheltered classrooms. Provide support to English learner students and families/guardians with diverse language needs. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher for English learner students; work with these students individually or in small groups. Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual English learner students. Assist Bilingual ESL and Sheltered teachers with interventions and tutoring on an as needed basis for EL students.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class language support for English learner students at different language proficiency levels.
• Absorb and convey information to students in a manner that is accessible to English learner students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance (i.e. campus PDs, PLCs, SIM Training).
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events related to English learner students as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus Associate degree, or 48 credit hours or pass an academic assessment. Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 credit hours, or pass an academic assessment. Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification. Ability to successfully complete assignments with general supervision. Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format. Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups. Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position. Knowledge of district organizations, operations, and administrative policies preferred. Bilingual (English/another Language) preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully complete assignments with general supervision.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Knowledge of district organizations, operations, and administrative policies preferred.
• Bilingual (English/another Language) preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of district organizations, operations, and administrative policies.
• Bilingual (English/another Language).

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Minimum Salary: $29,528.00
Median Salary: $36,900.00

Schedule

Full-time