English Language Learner (ELL) Instructional Assistant

Flowing Wells Unified School District

Tucson, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Conflict Resolution, Document Change Management, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Network Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Record Keeping, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Teach Graduate Students, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
Today
English Language Learner Support

Salary: $16.64 per hour - commensurate with experience

Terms/Benefits: 2026-2027 School Year

10 month position - 6.5 hours per day

Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life

General Information:

Provides support to English Language Learners.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education; or pass a formal state assessment such as Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network (Parapro test paid for and administered by the district).
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with groups of English Language Learners within a limited time frame.
  • Willingness to attend conferences, in-service workshops, and classes to upgrade skills.
  • Ability to efficiently complete clerical tasks.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
  • Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
  • Skills in time management.
  • Skills working with computer based programs, organizing electronic records, and completing electronic reports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Administers and scores language proficiency tests.
  • Manages all required paperwork for identification and monitoring English Language Learners.
  • Communicates with parents regarding student's program and progress.
  • Maintains individual records on each student's progress.
  • Facilitates software program for English Language Learners.
  • Works under the supervision of highly qualified teachers to support English Language Learners with reading, writing, grammar, oral language and vocabulary.
  • Maintains ELL instructional and assessment materials.
  • Collaborates with all appropriate personnel to monitor progress and document changes to be made in student's instructional program.
  • Attends faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, parent advisory council meetings, and department meetings on request.
  • Assists with cafeteria and playground supervision.

Non-Exempt Employee

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District's policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law. The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District's Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582.

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Flowing Wells Unified School District