English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Supports students in small groups or 1:1
- Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
- Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
- Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
- Help students with transitions and activities.
- Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area
- Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
What they're looking for
- High school degree or higher
- Has experience in ESL and/or special education
- US work authorization is required
Nice to have
- Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher
- Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Position Title: English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant
Location: Great Hearts Prairie View Upper School
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
Texas Teacher Retirement System
Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Position Summary: The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Support
- Supports students in small groups or 1:1
- Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
- Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
- Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
Additional Support
- Help students with transitions and activities.
- Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
- Additional Duties
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area
- Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher,
Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in ESL and/or special education
Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
US work authorization is required
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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