Carroll County High School ELL Instructional Assitant

Class Code: 7886 Revised 05/02/2017 Board Approved:05/25/2017 CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Job Description for English Language Learner Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. REPORTS TO: Special Education Director JOB GOAL: Work with ELL (English Language Learners) and LEP (limited English proficient) students to reach, teach and reassure children (and their families) as they adapt to a new culture and language. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist ELL classes as needed.
2. Assist with ELL assessment and screening.
3. Assist ELL Coordinator with translation of records from English to Spanish if bi-lingual.
4. Interpret information for parent and staff as needed if bi-lingual.
5. Perform liaison services between school and home if bi-lingual.
6. Shall be a part-time contract position.
7. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Accurate record keeping methods and practices. Basic knowledge of data processing and computer output readings. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Reading and writing communication skills. Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. State regulations regarding competency tests, health records and confidentiality. Ability to: Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, staff and the public. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Operate office equipment including computer terminal and printer, typewriter and calculator. Type at an acceptable rate of speed. Work independently with little direction. Meet schedules and time lines. Work confidentially with discretion. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Carroll County Board of Education policy EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Carroll County Board of Education policy.