EL Aide at LHS 2 positions

EL Aide at LHS - 2 Positions

Facilitate school and cultural acclimation, growth, and academic learning to any and all EL students in EL classes and other content area subjects.

Reports to: EL Department Chair

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Illinois Paraprofessional license required

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and collaborate with teachers of EL courses as needed in planning, executing, and assessing lessons
• Assist individuals or groups of EL students with course work in content areas
• Communicate student's needs, strengths and weaknesses with EL teacher and other staff members and collaborate as needed
• Accompany and assist students in various English class settings, as well as other content area subjects as needed
• Assist EL teacher when administering appropriate testing of EL students
• Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing
• Advocate for students in academic and personal issues
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer