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Position Type:
Teacher - Assistants/ELL Assessment Assistant
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
Educational Services Div Complex
Job Title: ELL Assessment Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Bilingual/ESL Pay Grade: IS 5 187 Days
Dept./School: Educational Services Division Date Revised: June 3, 2026
Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional and language support for Newcomers and emergent bilingual students to the country under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• 48 college hours or Associates Degree
• SBEC Paraprofessional Certification or eligible for certification
• Eligible to obtain Certification to administer district and state assessments in English and/or Spanish
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to administer tests
• Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
• Ability to organize and schedule testing
• Bilingual preferred
Preferred Experience:
• Previous successful experience working with technology
• Previous successful experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Conduct language assessments throughout the year
2. Prepare forms and documentation for Language Proficiency Assessment Committee meetings
3. Monitor progress of English Language Learners by compiling grade reports each nine weeks
4. Upload student information into LaserFiche
5. Support Newcomers, students new to the country, through in-class or small group instruction under the supervision of the campus designee or designated teacher of record
6. Work under the supervision of the campus designee or designated teacher of record
7. Keep staff informed of special needs observed while working with individual students
8. Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings and special events as needed
9. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local policies
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside, may work outside
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); write and interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; District-wide and statewide travel.
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
I agree to perform these major responsibilities and duties and understand that this teaching position is fully/partially funded by State Compensatory Education Funds with the primary purpose of supporting activities aimed at improving academic achievement for students struggling to meet state standards or providing support for students at-risk of dropping out of school. This position is reviewed based on funding available.
Employee:
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Signature of Employee:
Date:
Approved by: Kim Holcomb Date: June 03, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Tamy Smalskas Date: June 04, 2026