MUST HAVE AT LEAST 48 COLLEGE HOURS OR MORE AND SUPPLY COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS UPON BEING HIRED.
Range B
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
SHAWNEE MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: English Language Learner Aide
DIVISION: Educational Services DEPARTMENT: Curriculum and Instruction
DAYS SCHEDULED: 185 Workday Schedule 7 hours per day
SALARY SCHEDULE: Range B
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The English Language Learner (ELL) aide will be responsible for assisting second language learners in acquiring English and for evaluating student progress in acquiring the language. Support must be provided at various language levels in the areas of speaking, understanding, reading and/or writing. The ELL aide should have excellent oral and written English skills and an understanding of cultural and language differences, and the diversity reflected in the ELL student population.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Work cooperatively with certified teachers to deliver instruction to multi-level and/or multi-grade students in groups or one-on-one.
B. Work cooperatively with certified teachers to select curricular or supplemental language materials.
C. Work cooperatively with certified teachers to set individual language goals and communicate the progress in meeting these goals to teachers.
D. Participate in district staff development assessment training; administer appropriate language assessments to students.
E. Assist certified teachers in computing contact hours for state reports when appropriate.
F. Work cooperatively with certified teachers to schedule ELL students for language instruction.
G. Assist teachers with home/school communication (i.e. bus or health information, homework, etc.), assist in general duties such as grading papers and/or tests, recording student information in classroom files, gather needed equipment or materials, assist with student busing, help to establish student routines, provide general clerical assistance and classroom behavior management, as approved/requested by the teacher or in his/her absence in the classroom.
H. Provide support and feedback to appropriate ELL staff and school personnel to maintain quality programming.
TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 48 COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS or more, and Must be able to Supply Copies of Transcripts.
B. Must have knowledge of, and the ability to use the district computer system, telephone equipment, and other related office machinery.
C. Bilingual; experience working with non-English speakers; experience living in nonEnglish speaking country and foreign travel are highly recommended, but not required.
In addition, as an organization/community that reflects and appreciates diversity, bilingual communication skills are noted and valued.
