EL Aide at VHHS Arabic speaking

EL Aide at VHHS - Arabic Speaking

Overview: Facilitate school and cultural acclimation, growth, and academic learning to any and all EL students in EL classes and other content area subjects.

Reports to: EL Department Chair

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Bilingual (Arabic) Preferred

Illinois Substitute or Paraprofessional license required

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

Previous experience in an educational setting preferred

Excellent organizational skills and time management skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment

Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students

Job Responsibilities:

Assist and collaborate with teachers of EL courses as needed in planning, executing, and assessing lessons

Assist individuals or groups of EL students with course work in content areas

Communicate student’s needs, strengths and weaknesses with EL teacher and other staff members and collaborate as needed

Accompany and assist students in various English class settings, as well as other content area subjects as needed

Assist EL teacher when administering appropriate testing of EL students

Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing

Advocate for students in academic and personal issues

Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

For internal postings see internal communication of posting for application process

Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer