English Language Learning Assistant

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept on-line applications for a English Language Learning (ELL) Assistant at Lincoln Center Elementary School. The rate of pay is $24.62 per hour, based on the 2023-25 Master Agreement between SSP #6 and Local No. 7312, Educational Support Professionals.

Application Process: To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. Posting will remain open until filled.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting one or more licensed teachers in providing instructional and/or behavioral support for students whom English is not their first language.

Job Functions

• Assist students for whom English is not their first language in all academic areas. This includes implementing curriculum and adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Support licensed teacher in utilizing a variety of learning and behavioral management techniques as needed.
• Assist students, as needed, who ride the school bus by meeting them at the bus the first day of class and helping them locate their bus in the afternoon.
• Assist students with lunch, media center or other school activities, as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely reporting of services and progress for student report cards, progress notes and/or conferences.
• Assist classroom teacher in implementing district policies and procedures, including but not limited to emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, data collection, test administration and classroom management.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two or four-year degree in a field related to education
• Bilingual skills
• Understanding of language development and cultural learning needs of a variety of students
• Possess the skills and ability to reinforce math, reading, and writing skills in elementary and/or secondary classrooms.
• Self-directed and able to organize small group reading and math activities with resources and assessments provided.
• Maintain confidentiality of information for all students, staff and parents
• Ability to work with students in which English is not their first language.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance

Physical Requirements
Constantly required to move and interact with students including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions or computer use. The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.