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Job title: ESL Aide - F.L. Schlagle Company: Kansas City Public Schools Job description : TITLE: ESL Aide LOCATION: F.L. Schlagle High School The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. JOB GOAL: To effectively work and communicate with language minority students, their parents and school personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide individualized and small group tutoring to target students to reinforce and or support skills being taught by the classroom or ESL teacher. Follow instructional plans as provided by ESL or classroom teacher. Familiarize and reinforce students with Code of Conduct, school rules and classroom rules. Provide support to target students as they adjust and adapt to the mainstream classroom environment. Assist in the selection, development and implementation of culturally sensitive materials and programs that foster multicultural understanding among all students and staff. Attend in-service training session as needed to acquire the necessary skills to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Translate, provide information about parental involvement activities, and assist target families and staff in workshop activities sponsored by the district. Assist in assessment of students in the native language when necessary. Any other duties related to the instructional needs of the target population. QUALIFICATIONS: Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate and · Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education OR · Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree OR · Pass a State approved assessment. Approved assessments include: Workkeys, ParaPro, or Para Educator Job related experience preferred Bilingual preferred, must demonstrate fluency (speaking, comprehension, reading and writing) PREFERRED Sixty (60) college credit hours in the area of ESL, Education, Language Arts, Foreign Languages or related fields. Experience working in an educational setting or service oriented agency that deals with language minority students. COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days SALARY: $16.76 - $20.06/hour FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY REPORT TO: ESL teacher and building principal. EVALUATION: Based on Board of Education Policies and Procedures SIGNATURES: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. For more information regarding Title IX please contact: District Compliance Coordinator 2010 N. 59th Street Kansas City, KS 66104 913-279-2262 Title [email protected] This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager Human Resources Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Employee Date Job Title : ESL Aide - F.L. Schlagle Primary Location : F.L. Schlagle High School Salary Range : $16.79 - $20.06 / Per Hour Shift Type : Full-Time Expected salary : $16.79 - 20.06 per hour Location : Kansas City, KS Apply Job!

 

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