Educational Assistant- ELL

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members August 19, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled. 

Projected Start Date: Approximately September 2, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

6 hours/day, 187 days/year

Salary Range 9 $22.29 to $30.54/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

 POSITION SUMMARY: The Educational Assistant � ELL provides educational supports through supervision and instruction for English language learner (ELL) students under the direction of licensed staff; completes routine clerical tasks for teachers; and serves as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with limited English-speaking persons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
• Education Required: Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and First Aid/CPR card.

Knowledge of:

• Designated language (written and oral)
• Principles of child development
• Instructional practices

Skill in:

• Performing basic clerical functions and basic arithmetic calculations
• Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, etc.)
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, and tasks to meet deadlines
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works under the guidance and direction of the teacher with access to assistance and consultation
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the school setting.
• Provides instructional support to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of a classroom teacher or resource teacher for the purpose of evaluating student's language ability
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. to support teachers in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials in the students' primary language
• Records student progress in language acquisition for the purpose of documenting student performance and maintaining updated records
• Translates verbal and written communication/s for the purpose of assisting students, staff and parents in communicating effectively
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