English As A Second Language I.A. District Wide

Trimble County Public Schools

Position/Job Description

Purpose:  To assist teachers, students, and parents with translating the native language and English; serve as a liaison between the native language community and the school in helping each to understand the needs of students and the services of the school.

Reports To:  Principal

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Desire to continue career improvement, plus one of the following qualifications:

3a. Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (i.e.,   community college, college or university); OR

3b. Obtained an associate’s or higher degree; OR

3c. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through passing the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

2. Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

1. Translate orally between the native language and English for students, parents, and school staff.

2. Translate written materials between the native language and English, including correspondence, forms, applications, notices, instructional materials, and other written materials of the school.

3. Assist teachers in the planning, organization and implementing of instruction for students in the English Language Learners Program.  Instruction is to be centered on the mastery of the core curriculum standards, the mastery of written and oral English, the mastery of the written and oral native language, and an understanding of both American and native language history, cultures, and traditions. 

4. Serve as a tutor for ELL students when requested.

5. Serve as a liaison between parents, students, and the school, explaining school policies, procedures, services, programs, and the goals of the instructional program.  Visit homes when requested to assist with the student’s transition between home and school.

6. Assist the school staff with understanding of the culture and traditions of the native language, particularly when differences may enhance or diminish student learning. 

7. Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students.

8. Participate in appropriate professional development and attend any required meetings.

9. Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.

10. Observe confidentiality of students and student records at all times.

11. Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.

12. Collect Home Language Surveys and administer W-APT as required.

13. Administer all required state testing; complete all related trainings.

14. Develop and implement student’s Individual Program Service Plan.

15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education and /or Designee.

     

General Knowledge and Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

2. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

3. Maintain routine records.

4. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

5. Comply with federal regulations pertaining to the English Learner program.

6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.

7. Build positive relationships between the school district and the community.

8. Establish friendly partnerships between the home and school.

   8.   Possess a willingness to cooperate with administration, principals and staff.

   9.   Adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

    

Equipment/Materials:

Standard classroom equipment.

Physical Requirements: Medium to Light Work

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

• Ability to exert in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

   

  Physical Activities:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and reach

• Ability to push, pull, or lift exerting up to 20 pounds of force

• Finger Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.

• Grasping – applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Repetitive Motion – substantial and continuous movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Hearing Acuity – perceiving speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.

• Visual Acuity – seeing at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

• Vision

  • Color - ability to identify and distinguish colors

  • Peripheral – observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.

     

    Working Conditions:  The worker is subject to both environmental conditions as activities occur both inside and outside.

     

    Salary:  Commensurate with the school district’s Classified Salary Schedule

     

    Note:  This description of performance responsibilities is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed a declaration of what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty with the job description.

     

     

    Board Approval:   _____3/18/2015__________                                                  

                                                                Date

                                      

Salary : $13 - $18