Aide – ESL – English/Arabic (2024-2025 School Year)

Reports To: Dir. of ESL and Bil. Programs and Principal of Assigned School

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED preferred for Non-Title I campus. 

Fluent in both oral and written English and Arabic

Ability to work with students and teachers

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

School office experience or volunteer experience preferred

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Primary Purpose:

Work with ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher(s) to instruct elementary ESL students and to implement federal, state and local policies in regards to ESL students.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Assist ESL and content teachers in the classroom as needed.
2. Provide tutorial assistance to ESL students as needed.
3. Administer oral and written tests to ESL students as needed, including serving on a rotational basis at the ELL (English Language Learner) Testing Center.
4. Check and update ESL student cumulative folders for accurate documentation.
5. Type forms, letters and other papers as requested by the Office of Other Languages and teachers.
6. Maintain the confidentiality of students and administration.
7. Assist ESL teachers to complete and organize the legal/mandated documentation for student placement.
8. Input LEP PEIMS data upon principal and/or ESL teacher request.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, printer and fax machine

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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