Job Description:

Base Rate:

$16.42

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

A12, 9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To assist in the identification, screening, testing, placement and instruction of ELL students; and to prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to support English Language Learner services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education required
• Pass ELAD language proficiency test
• Bilingual, in Spanish, with English and second language literacy skills
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Experience working with children; experience in an instructional setting preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) including via phone and to relate and interact with students and parents/guardians
• Ability to provide and conduct learning experiences for individuals or small groups
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with minimum supervision and use initiative and take direction
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the identification, screening, testing and placement of ELL students
• Assist in the delivery of individual or group instruction with teacher supervision
• Serve as a liaison between the ELAD office and school site
• Interpret at individual parent-teacher conferences under the direction of the SEI teacher
• Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
• Maintain open communication with site and district personnel
• Assist in training new SEI technicians at school site
• Attend staff development in-services and meetings

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

SUPERVISION:

Department Specialist, English Language & Acquisition

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.