2024 Summer BOOST: EAIIIA Learning Support Aide – ESL (Pashto) (Itinerant)

Reports To Out-of-school Time Team

Salary

Below is a breakdown of how the total compensation is allotted:

• Pre-Camp Compensation = 30 Hours at Workshop Rate ($15/hr)
• During Camp Compensation = 21 Days at 100% Daily Rate (EAIIIA Step 1 Daily Rate = $181.96/day)
• Post-Camp Compensation = 5.5 Hours at Workshop Rate ($15/hr)

Please note: If you did not hold an EAIIIA Learning Support Aide ? ESL position at Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) during the 2023-2024 school year, the Daily Rate will be based on Step 1 on the EAIIIA Salary Schedule.?

Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about the Summer BOOST. mission and the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and

Pashto is a prerequisite for this position. Please include language proficiencies on resume.

• Experience working with refugee students where English is their second language, specifically Pashto, is preferred.
• Vocational experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with various student assistive devices is also preferred.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

Residency Requirements No Residency Requirement

Essential Job Functions

1. Assisting the classroom teacher with the use of instructional materials and technology.

2. Making phone calls, arranging meetings, and facilitating other related parent outreach in Pashto.

3. Maintaining confidentiality when discussing individual students and/or families.

4. Implementing culturally responsive instructional techniques with refugee students from Afghanistan.

5. Utilizing culturally responsive behavioral strategies with refugee students from Afghanistan.

6. Assisting the teacher with class preparation and/or lesson implementation.

7. Supporting ESL instruction in small student groups as needed.

8. Adhering to all building level duties and responsibilities.

9. Preparing and organizing teacher materials and classroom supplies as necessary.

10. Supervising and assisting students in the completion of their assignments.

11. Monitoring students in the classroom, at lunch, and at recess, as well as in transit from one area to another.

12. Assisting with the implementation of the prescribed course of ESL study and behavior management plans for each student.

13. Assisting in completion of all clerical duties.

14. Assisting with student transportation, such as meeting a cab outside or assisting students with boarding the correct school bus.

15. Assisting in the maintenance and care of equipment.

16. Assisting on fields trips.

Additional Job Information

Staff Absence Policy:?

Staff are expected to be present for their entire work schedule during the duration of the Summer BOOST program which may include Pre-Camp, During Camp, and Post Camp days/hours. Additionally, staff work schedules include but may not be limited to: planning, meetings, professional development, site set-up, site breakdown and camper days. The exact work schedule for this position is listed in the Position Summary section of this job description.

Sick Leave will be awarded to PFT represented employees between June 26,2024 and July 26,2024 based on Article 127, Section 2a, 2b, 6a1,6a2, and 6b of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Any additional absences during the work schedule will be docked from the staffs pay. If any staff is absent more than 2 days, the staff may be removed from their position and will only be paid for the days worked. Sick days may not be used in lieu of workshop hours.

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