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ESOL Instructional Assistant- Kendall Greens

Employer
ALS Education LLC
Location
Miami, FL, US
Salary
Competitive
Description

Job Purpose:

The ESOL Instructional Assistant is responsible for supporting teachers, students, staff and administration and ensuring that all students are supported in meeting the academic learning gains. The Instructional Assistant's primary responsibility is to provide direct instructional assistance to students of limited English proficiency while maintaining all company policies and procedures with regard to English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Enrolls students in the regular school program or in the ESOL Program based on which Home Language Survey questions are answered "Yes".
  • Assures that Language Proficiency Tests are administered and that the scores are documented at the times specified in the program procedures.
  • Notifies the student's teacher(s) of the student's ESOL status, provides information regarding the results of the Language Proficiency Tests and provides any other information regarding the student's educational background that may be helpful to the teacher(s).
  • Assures that parents of students are notified and invited to participate at the times specified in the program procedures.
  • Assures that students are enrolled with eligible teachers and parents are informed of this placement.
  • Collects required data for each student's plan and provides for data entry into the computer.
  • Accesses prior school records to assist in developing the English Language Learner Plan.
  • Assures that an ELL Plan is developed for each student who has been determined to be an English Language Learner.
  • Reviews each student's progress and identifies students who may be ready to exit the ESOL Program.
  • Assesses and properly documents student's limited English Proficiency if not exited within three (3) years so that the student is eligible for funding for a fourth, fifth, and/or sixth year.
  • Reviews the progress of the former English Language Learner students and refers those who are consistently under-performing to the ELL Committee.
  • Assists with communication between school and parents of ELL students.
  • Observes confidentiality of students and student records at all times.
  • Maintains documentation, records, files and reports of ELLs in compliance according to district/state guidelines.
  • Provides home language tutorial assistance in basic subject areas under the teacher's direction and/or Assistant Principal.

  • Works collaboratively with teachers, staff and building administrators to fulfill the school's mission by ensuring orderly day-to-day operation, inside and outside of classrooms.
  • Performs clerical duties, such as making copies, filing and/or displaying student work, answering telephones during instructional sessions.
  • Assists with arrival and dismissal procedures during each session.
  • Assists with the attendance procedures, including collection of student signatures, verification of student attendance data, and making attendance calls.
  • Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
  • Assists in delivery of the orientation process as needed.


*Performs all other duties as deemed necessary by building administrators, which are aligned in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure that student educational goals and objectives are achieved while communicating company mission, philosophy, policies and procedures effectively to students, parents and larger community.

Requirements

• Associates degree or industry certification (Paraprofessional)

• Previous experience working with or the ability to work with over-age and adult learners.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Written and oral proficiency in a language other than English.

• Sensitivity to the special needs of language - minority students.

• Interest in and respect for a variety of cultures.

• Experience in customer service preferred.

• Ability to foster positive behavioral models to young adults.

• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.

• Spanish/English Bilingual

Summary

We are a network of 21 high schools with locations in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. Our schools are designed for students aged 16-21 who have dropped out of high school, who are at high risk of dropping out or who simply need a different kind of learning environment.

We believe that education cannot be "one size fits all" and many students just need something different than a traditional high school setting offers. Our schools are small, teacher-led, technology-enhanced learning environments that offer flexible scheduling, a self-paced mastery-based instructional model, intensive on-site wraparound social services, and individualized career and college planning support.

In addition to our traditional curriculum offerings, all of our Finish School locations offer ELL (English Language Learners) instruction for students with limited English proficiency. Our ELL program can be instructed in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and 23 other languages, and is taught by bi-lingual, specialized teachers trained to help first time English learners.

Our schools provide students the opportunity to get back on track in their learning by building basic skills and meeting requirements for graduation. Looking beyond graduation, we provide extensive career and college readiness support to prepare students with the skills and planning for life after high school.

Our schools are tuition-free public charter schools offering an accredited high school diploma (not a GED).

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