What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELL Associate - Edmunds Elementary position at Des Moines Public School District?
This position is supported through building Title I funds and is subject to availability of these fund
TITLE: ELL Associate
POSTION TYPE: ASOC
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D.
- Bilingual or Multilingual
- Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, student services, world language or related field.
- Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners.
- Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program.
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills
BASIC FUNCTION:
Support language acquisition of English Language Learners by helping prepare for materials and assist student academically. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of
the Teaching & Learning department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
- Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
- Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
- Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
- Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision.
- Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher.
- Reinforce skills the teacher has taught.
- Assist with parent/teacher conferences.
- Assist with implementing building level initiatives
- Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned
EVALUATES: N/A
POSITION INVENTORY: B21
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
FT/PT: Fulltime
DAYS: 190 HOURS: 7.5 hours per day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant standing and waling
Frequent sitting, bending/stooping
Occasional Reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs/driving/lifting (50lbs) carry (25 feet)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Constant Inside
Occasional outside extreme heat and humidity
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: DF
Date: 12/18/2025
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.