Teacher Aide Bilingual, ESOL,

Description
Position Title: Teacher Aide II Bilingual - ESOL
Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month
Job #: 7006
Reports to : Principal
Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day
Union Eligibility: Eligible
Position Summary:
The primary function of the Teacher Assistant II Bilingual - ESOL will be to perform the duties required to assist the teacher with paperwork, classroom activities, and general supervision of children identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) students; instruct and aid students in the acquisition of English language skills and the culture of American society and American school.
Essential Functions:

• Distribute teaching material to students and provide assistance with reading, completion of papers, and questions from students
• Supervise standardized testing and makeup work as assigned by teacher
• Collect completed assignments and tests
• Help students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts and skills using guides prepared or approved by the teacher
• Operate audiovisual equipment such as film and slide projectors, tape recorders, and VCR's
• Make copies for classroom projects as instructed, research learning resources, set up projects, and clean areas after completion
• Maintain order in the classroom, school, and on school grounds, particularly during lunch, before, after, and between classes, reporting any incidents or concerns to the proper authority
• Take class attendance and submit attendance reports
• Check and correct homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
• Escort students to designated areas for other classes
• Decorate and maintain bulletin boards and other learning displays in accordance with the season or current lesson topic
• Attend staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences to provide and receive information
• Perform related duties or special projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to fluently speak and write in English and at least one other language
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Ability to effectively work, interact and verbally communicate with children and adults
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills and capable of performing multi-task

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience working with children, preferably in an educational environment, in order to gain sufficient knowledge to perform the duties of the position (required)
• May fulfill experience requirement by being enrolled in an educational program

Education:

• A minimum of 60 hours of college credits OR ,
• Associate's degree or higher OR ,
• Passing score on Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment AND a High School Diploma or equivalent, OR
• Completion of Missouri's 20-hour online Substitute training programANDa High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements :

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Benefits
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out for all of the details.

• Fully-paid health insurance for self
• $30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
• $40,000 group term life insurance
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Pension plan
• Robust wellness programs

Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.