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ELD - Instructional Assistant - Wyeast Middle School - 7.5 hours/day
Hood River County Sd - Hood River, OR
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Assistant at Wy'east Middle School plays a crucial role in supporting the instruction and supervision of English Language Learners. This full-time position involves working under the guidance of licensed staff to implement lesson plans, monitor student activities, and maintain a positive learning environment. The assistant will also perform clerical tasks related to instructional assignments and assist in evaluating students' progress.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed staff members in instructing students individually and in small groups by implementing lesson plans and instructional activities.
- Monitor individual students and classroom activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintain classroom equipment, student files, and records to ensure availability of necessary items.
- Perform limited clerical functions related to instructional assignments, such as preparing materials and communicating with parents.
- Administer tests to assist licensed staff in evaluating students' progress.
- Confer with licensed staff members, parents, and community agency personnel to assist in evaluating students' progress.
- Participate in various meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
- Assist other personnel as required to support them in completing their work activities.
Requirements
- Prior job-related experience with school-age children, preferably with English Language Learners.
- Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree) or have passed the CBEST or PRAXIS Paraprofessional assessment.
- Skills to perform instructional activities and communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and the community.
- Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
- Ability to work as part of an instructional team and be flexible in working with a variety of students and tasks.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.77 to $20.80.
- Opportunity for additional pay for bilingual skills (5% per hour).
- Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process as required by the ADA.
