About this role
EL Aide at LHS - 2 positions Overview: Facilitate school and cultural acclimation, growth, and academic learning to any and all EL students in EL classes and other content area subjects. Reports to: EL Department Chair Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional ESP Bargaining Union Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred Illinois Paraprofessional license required Professional/Personal Characteristics:
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist and collaborate with teachers of EL courses as needed in planning, executing, and assessing lessons
• Assist individuals or groups of EL students with course work in content areas
• Communicate student's needs, strengths and weaknesses with EL teacher and other staff members and collaborate as needed
• Accompany and assist students in various English class settings, as well as other content area subjects as needed
• Assist EL teacher when administering appropriate testing of EL students
• Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing
• Advocate for students in academic and personal issues
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor
Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria For internal postings see internal communication of posting for application process Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer