Instructional Assistant ESL Student Support

Job Title:  Instructional Assistant ESL Student Support and LPAC Clerk

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept.: Assigned Campus

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: CP3

Calendar:  178 Days

Primary Purpose:

Support the instructional needs of English language learners in an inclusive monolingual setting or bilingual dual immersion setting. Assist with the implementation of LPAC responsibilities for Bilingual and ESL program compliance in grades Pre-K-12, as assigned. LPAC responsibilities include language testing of ELL students for identification, arrangements and preparation of LPAC meetings, keeping records of LPAC procedures, maintaining documentation for ELLs’ cumulative folders, recording all LPAC-related required information in the web-based student data system (ELLEVATION/FOCUS/PEIMS), monitor ELLs failures reports and intervention procedures via LPAC decision-making at assigned campus; maintain inventory of all bilingual/ESL instructional support materials provided at assigned campus, and reporting findings and procedures to the Bilingual/ESL Department. 

Qualifications:  

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of study in an accredited institution of higher education preferred
• Valid Texas Paraprofessional educational certificate preferred
• Fluent in both English and Spanish

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children, educational environment preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions
• Ability to relate well with school personnel, parents, and the community
• Ability to keep well organized reliable records
• Proficient in computer skills; MS Word, Excel, and e-mail

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Support classroom instruction and provide student intervention for ELLs as needed.
• Responsible for the accuracy, completion, timely submission, and filing of all English Language Proficiency documents.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary reports and documents for required LPAC meetings.
• Follows required processes according to the LPAC manual for the identification, placement, reclassification, and review of all students in the Bilingual/ESL programs within PEIMS and district timelines.
• Compiles data in order to prepare the LPAC forms, including state and local assessment data and teacher recommendations.
• Collaborates with the PEIMS clerk to assure accurate coding of Bilingual/ ESL students.
• Meets with LPAC Administrator and members regularly, presenting to the LPAC members the complete LPAC forms for their review and decision.
• Records data on LPAC forms in order to determine which students will enter, re-enter, remain, or exit from the Bilingual/ESL program and ensure coding is correct for PEIMS and student information systems.
• Utilizes the district LPAC data system to track students’ progress and pull reports that may be used in the decision-making process.
• Administers the language Test determined by the state in English and Spanish for identification purposes.
• Administers the norm-referenced test used for reclassification purposes for students in grades 1 and 2 when needed.
• Keeps close contact with all Bilingual/ESL teachers and makes available to them all LPAC and assessment information of English Language Learners (ELL).
• Collaborates with Campus LPAC Administrator, Testing Coordinator, and the Bilingual/ESL Department to ensure accurate student data for all decision making processes.
• Collaborate with campus administration, campus testing coordinator, and district administrator for ELLs to ensure that ELL students are administered TELPAS, as per state requirements (No testing- related responsibilities allowed).
• Collaborate with campus LPAC administrator, campus testing coordinator, and district Coordinator for ELLs to ensure that ELL student STAAR designations are complete, recorded in student assessment platform (Testhound) and LPAC minutes as stated in LPAC meetings according to due dates.
• Responsible for completing ELL Student Follow-Up Forms and reporting former ELL (Monitor Year 1, Monitor Year 2, etc.) student’s progress to LPAC members.
• Monitor ELLs 6/9-weeks grading period failure report.
• Ensure LPAC meetings to address ELL students’ failure and intervention plans.
• Responsible for maintaining ELL student cumulative folders, including careful monitoring of compliance documents.
• Participate in monthly meetings, staff development, and special events as directed by district administrators for ELLs.
• Communicates and co-coordinate with campus LPAC Administrator the scheduling of initial, assessment, annual review, and failure LPAC meetings.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and the parents of ELL students.

Other

• Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, state and local board policy.
• Perform other LPAC and Bilingual/ESL Department duties as assigned.
• All duties performed on site. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by supervisor

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including prolonged use of computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; moderate standing, occasional bending/stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 

Lifting: May require some lifting no more than 40lbs

Environment:  May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel; Work must be performed on site.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Overtime is required as necessary, but not on a regular basis.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además,  el  distrito  escolar  no  discrimina  a  ningún  empleado  o  candidato  a  empleo  que  actúe  oponiéndose  a  ese  tipo  de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.