Associate, Instructional English Learner (EL) (Laveen Traditional Academy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) restraint certification.
• First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course completed at first available offering by District.
• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

REPORTS TO Program Coordinator / Principal

JOB GOAL To help ensure English Learner (EL) students attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards by providing effective language instruction that meets students unique needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to local, state, and federal guidelines and timelines pertaining to English Language Education for Children in Public Schools, which include student identification, assessment, and instruction.
• Implements instructional programs designed to help EL students achieve both English language proficiency and academic standards in reading, writing, language arts, mathematics, and science.
• Instructs EL students in groups or individually with lesson assignments reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains EL student progress for the purpose of assisting EL students in improving English proficiency and academic achievement.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and colleagues as may be required (e.g., selecting materials to be used, implementing lesson plans regarding EL English proficiency and academic achievement).
• Supports EL students by addressing concerns related to EL students, such as special information, special learning needs, cultural appreciation, etc., for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information regarding EL English proficiency and academic achievement.
• Provides EL support by identifying students eligible for English proficiency testing based on the Primary Home Language Other Than English (PHLOTE) survey.
• Provides EL support by administering assessments as needed for the purpose of assisting EL students in improving English proficiency and academic achievement.
• Provides EL support by creating appropriate paperwork, obtaining signatures, and maintaining various English Learner records (e.g., PHLOTE survey, Parent Notification Form (PNF), EL profile card, lesson plans, attendance records) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and support with ensuring EL students attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include record-keeping principles and office equipment/software.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional situations.
• Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.

Interpersonal Skills

• Maintains confidentiality.
• Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.

Oral Communication

• Responds well to questions.

Written Communication

• Edits work for spelling and grammar.

Diversity

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect.

Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures.

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.

Safety and Security

• Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain the confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and other appropriate technology software.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special systems, not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ten-month employee; pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA Non-Exempt.
• Part Time Employee; benefits in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

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