Job description

Primary Purpose: Assist the Language Acquisition Specialist in the preparation, delivery and management of instructional components for students learning a second language. Support the Language Acquisition Specialist in all state and federal compliance aspects of testing and documentation. Work under the direct supervision of a certified Language Acquisition Specialist and independently provide language instruction and interventions.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:  Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate  Minimum 48 hours at institute of higher learning or  Associates Degree or Passed local or state assessment tool Special Knowledge/Skills:  Ability to work well with children acquiring a second language  Ability to follow verbal and written instructions independently  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills  Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  Working knowledge of Google Applications for Education preferred Minimum Experience:  Two years previous successful experience working with children  Experience in a public education environmental preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:  Assist Language Acquisition Specialist in preparing instructional materials for classroom teachers.  Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments such as the IPT, IOWA, and other language assessments as needed or requested.  Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignments on short notice with little or no direction.  Support Language Acquisition Specialist and assigned campuses to keep administrative records and prepare required reports. This includes LPAC paperwork, PEIMS, 6-week verification reports, end of year EL profiles, prepare TELPAS teacher information folders and other required reports and documentation.  Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records to include current Green LEP Folders and Brown DNQ folders.  Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the Language Acquisition Specialist; push in to work with individual students or small groups.  Supervise students as required or needed throughout the school day to include inside and outside of the classroom when working with students acquiring a second language.  Maintain student confidentiality at all times.  Keep Language Acquisition Specialist and classroom teacher, where appropriate, informed of special needs of individual students.  Participate in professional development opportunities to improve job performance.  Work with parents in campus involvement activities such as parent classes, volunteerism, home to school connections, and campus family activities.  Uphold federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy, and ensure compliance.  Work cooperatively with classroom, campus, and district personnel.  Contribute to a positive and professional learning environment that is culturally proficient.  Engage in all job-related responsibilities in a way that aligns with and supports LISD’s Four Cornerstones.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]  Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting  Motion: Frequent walking  Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment  Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise  Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.30 - $18.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carrollton, TX 75010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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