Esl Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Paraprofessional Positions Open-Bilingual Preferred: The qualified applicant will work directly with the LPGE Instructional Staff to help meet the learning needs of the students.  
These positions are Monday through Friday
Qualifications: All education assistant applicants must have completed at least one of the following requirements:                                       

• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (64 credits); or
• An associate degree or higher; or
• A paraprofessional certification
• A PCA certification 

Starting wage is: $20.21 per hour 
Inquires to:
Tammy Cebulla
Elementary Principal
tcebulla@lpge.k12.mn.us
Intended Assignment Duties
 

• provide integration support for new students with English proficiency levels at an entry level.
• support students, individually or in groups,with guidance from the ESL teachers
• implement instructional lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing English language acquisition through listening, reading, speaking and writing activities prepared by licensed ESL teachers.

Position Purpose

-  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

-  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 

-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

-  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

-  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

-  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

-  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

-  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

-  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

-  Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

-  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

-  Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

-  Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

-  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

-  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

-  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

-  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

-  Works in standard office and school building environments.

-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

-  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

-  High School diploma or equivalent.

-  Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

-  Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
-  Bilingual Preferred
Salary Starting Ranges - 
Pay- $20.21
Insurance Premium Costs 
Health Insurance = $769 to $1092
Dental = $34.84 to $117.40
Vision = $5.21 to $15.32
District Insurance Contributions
Health Insurance = $945
Dental = $0
Visions = $0
Life Insurance cost to employee ranges from 0 - $7.35
Long Term Disability Insurance cost to employee ranges from 0 to $17.52

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

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