ELD Instructional Aide

ELD Instructional Aide JobID: 2793

Position Type

Classified/Support Positions/ELD Instructional Aide

Date Posted

5/1/2025

Location

Multiple schools

Date Available

08/01/2025

Closing Date

until filled

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ELD INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Hiring Pay Range: $16.58 - $17.60 per hour DOE

Range 24

Schedule: Hours split between THREE school locations

FTE .75 30 hours per week

Hours: TBD

10 months/188 paid work days per year

Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible

Job Location: Sunrise Drive Elementary, Manzanita Elementary & Orange Grove Middle Schools

Target Start Date: 08/01/2025

Definition: Under the general supervision of the ELD Coordinator, performs work of moderate difficulty providing content area support to English Language Learners. Assists ELD classroom teacher with instructional support; maintains files at school sites; trains for and administers Arizona's English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

Tasks

• Provide content area support to students whose primary language is not English
• Responsible for administering the AZELLA at all school sites
• Assist the ELD teacher in preparing instructional materials and other paperwork
• Maintain qualified scorer status for AZELLA Stages I-V writing through Pearson online training and qualification process.
• Score written assessments and submit data to Pearson electronically.
• Update testing information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain filing systems at school sites. Copy and distribute documents.
• Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and collaborative relationships with teachers, parents, and other staff members at school sites to meet the instructional needs of students.
• Knowledge, skills, and other characteristics
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive student/teacher interactions
• Ability to take direction from others to perform tasks.
• Strong classroom management skills
• The ability to keep concise records
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of Arizona ELD practices, rules, and regulations
• Skill in delivering the established ELD curriculum
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read text aloud fluently
  
  

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Must be fluent in English. One year of experience teaching English as a Second Language to children and/or adolescents preferred. Effective written and spoken communication skills (i.e., the ability to relate well with children, school staff, and parents) are a necessity.

Special Requirements

Valid Arizona Driver's license and clear driving record.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.

CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy

In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and

employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as

described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.