About this role
SALARY RANGE
$27,294-$45,141
Ad Valorem - 2.40 parish property (ad valorem) tax mills are dedicated to employee salaries. The annual receipts from this tax are distributed to employees twice a year, one-half in January and one-half in June. The amount of each employee's supplement is the employee's salary multiplied by the annual percentage (computed each year based on actual tax revenues).
English Language Learner (EL) Teacher Aide
Position Summary
Belle Chasse High School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered English Language Learner (EL) Teacher Aide to support students whose primary language is not English. The teacher aide will work collaboratively with an EL teacher, classroom teachers, and school administrators to assist students in developing English language proficiency while accessing grade-level curriculum and participating successfully in the high school learning environment.
The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate, culturally responsive, and committed to helping students overcome language barriers while building confidence, independence, and academic success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instructional support to English Language Learners in classroom settings and/or designated instructional environments.
- Assist students with understanding classroom instruction, assignments, assessments, and academic expectations.
- Reinforce English language development through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
- Help students develop academic vocabulary and comprehension skills across content areas.
- Provide individualized and small-group assistance based on student needs and teacher direction.
- Assist students in navigating classroom routines, school procedures, schedules, and expectations.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and EL personnel to support student learning and engagement.
- Help adapt or clarify instructional materials and directions to make grade-level content more accessible to students.
- Encourage student participation, independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions.
- Monitor student progress and communicate observations and concerns to the appropriate instructional staff.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, academic performance, and personal information.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1. Associates Degree or 48 College Hours or passing Score on the ParaPro Praxis Test
- 2. Good organizational skills in order to maintain paper and computerized files while maintaining confidentiality of information and records
- 3. Strong oral, written, computer and interpersonal communcation skills along with the appropriate maturity necessary to work effectively
- 4. Ability to perform other duties as assigned as part of the job assignment and job requirements
- 5. Willing to receive and implement additional trainings and/or certifications as deemed necessary.
- 6. Frequent requirements that will include standing, walking, stooping/kneeling, heavy lifting of students and/or crouching
THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AGENCY THAT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, DISABILITY, SEX OR AGE.