ELD Instructional Aide

ELD INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Hiring Pay Range: $16.58 - $17.60 per hour DOE
Range 24
FTE .25 10 hours per week
Schedule: TBD
10 months/188 paid work days per year
Job Location: Catalina Foothills High School
Target Start Date: ASAP

Definition: Under the general supervision of the ELD Coordinator, performs work of moderate difficulty providing content area support to English Language Learners. Assists ELD classroom teacher with instructional support; maintains files at school sites; trains for and administers Arizona's English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

Tasks:

• Provide content area support to students whose primary language is not English
• Responsible for administering the AZELLA at all school sites
• Assist the ELD teacher in preparing instructional materials and other paperwork
• Maintain qualified scorer status for AZELLA Stages I-V writing through Pearson online training and qualification process.
• Score written assessments and submit data to Pearson electronically.
• Update testing information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain filing systems at school sites. Copy and distribute documents.
• Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and collaborative relationships with teachers, parents, and other staff members at school sites to meet the instructional needs of students.
• Knowledge, skills, and other characteristics
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive student/teacher interactions
• Ability to take direction from others to perform tasks.
• Strong classroom management skills
• The ability to keep concise records
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of Arizona ELD practices, rules, and regulations
• Skill in delivering the established ELD curriculum
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read text aloud fluently

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Must be fluent in English. One year of experience teaching English as a Second Language to children and/or adolescents preferred. Effective written and spoken communication skills (i.e., the ability to relate well with children, school staff, and parents) are a necessity.

Special Requirements:
Valid Arizona Driver's license and clear driving record.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.
CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as
described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.