Job Title
Position Criteria:
High school education or equivalent, required
Experience in ESOL environment strongly preferred
Bilingual speaker preferred
Performance Criteria:
An understanding of the cultural dynamics that EL Newcomers bring to school, and a willingness to help them acclimate to the school system
Ability to provide ongoing support to classroom teachers as they implement instruction to English Language Learners in their classrooms
Proven record of successful collaboration with multiple grade levels and teams in order to meet student needs
Effective behavior management skills
Ability to facilitate one-on-one or small group instruction for students at the direction of the ESOL teacher(s)
Knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for beginning readers and proven record of successful implementation
Ability to support families as they acclimate to the school system
Strong communication skills
Other duties as assigned
Benefits Included:
IPERS retirement account
Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave