ESL Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant __ English as a Second Language [ESL]

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or Community College TA course (at least 96 contact hours) and a passing WorkKeys score; Bus license required within first year of employment; Bilingual preferred;

REPORTS TO: ESL Teacher, Principal, Lead ESL Teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist ESL teachers by supporting students with limited English (English Language Learners) in understanding concepts and completing assignments across the curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Sampson County Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to English as a Second Language.
• Work with individual English Language Learners or small groups of ELLs to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by teachers.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual ELLs, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match students' English proficiency levels.
• Assist ELLs with digital learning in the classroom.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students; monitor ELLs attitudes and encourage self-esteem; notify the ESL teacher of any specific concerns.
• Assist English Language Learners in understanding academic language, content, instructions, and expectations, under the direction of an ESL specialist.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate audiovisual equipment; maintain class files.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in professional development to support the English as a Second Language program.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in absence of the ESL teacher.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the ESL teacher, Principal, and/or ESL Lead teacher.
• Obtain/maintain a bus license and drive a bus when needed

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals

assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties

required of personnel so employed.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month work year/ At Will/ FLSA Non-Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with students.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction for students with limited English proficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with school personnel, students, and parents while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
• Ability to read high school texts and explain content to students with limited English proficiency, using gestures, sketches, realia, and/or simplified language.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.