EL (English Learner) Instructional Assistant (IA)
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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June 8, 2023
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- JobID: 14163
- Proof of completion of at least 60 college credit hours, Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Ability to speak at least one language other than English.
- Languages needed:
Arabic- Chinese
- Dari
- French
- Japanese
- Korean
- Pashto
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Ability to support students with math, science, social studies, vocabulary, concepts, and homework
- Availability to participate in district-sponsored professional development
- Willingness to work with students from any language background if the need arises
- Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Position Type:
Hourly
Date Posted:
9/6/2022
Location:
Multiple Locations Available
District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools - website
POSITION TITLE: EL (English Learner) Instructional Assistant
POSITION LOCATION: Multiple Locations Available
SALARY: $16.50/hr
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal & EL Coordinator
Position Summary:
Instructional Assistants in Ann Arbor Public Schools create an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation of education in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establish good relationships with parents and other district staff. EL Instructional Assistants, (IAs) are needed to help support English Learners in a variety of subjects. EL IAs are needed who are fluent in English and one other language. Most frequently needed languages are: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Pashto/Dari
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work under direct supervision of EL teacher, content area, or grade level teacher in a classroom
Provide transition to ELs using English and/or the student's native language
Help beginning ELs acquire basic English, academic, and cultural skills
Help students with grade level and content area assignments and concepts
Support the classroom/content area teacher with specific information that will facilitate the academic and cultural progress of the student
Communicate with families when asked to do so to help facilitate classroom learning ? Translate at meetings and conferences when asked to do so by your building administrator
Communicate with your supervising teacher on a regular basis
Keep accurate records
Other duties as assigned
This position requires regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Demonstrate mastery of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages in computations
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings
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