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Position Title: English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant
Location: Great Hearts Arlington Lower School
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation Amount: Starting at $17.00
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty Â
Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost Â
Texas Teacher Retirement SystemÂ
Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities Â
Position Summary: The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Student Services/ESL Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education/ESL teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Academic Support
Supports students in small groups or 1:1
Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
Additional Support
Provides general clerical support for the Special Student Services Team
Additional Duties
Attend meetings and training sessions
Help maintain a clean and organized work area
Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher,
Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special student services and/or ESL/ELL
Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
US work authorization is requiredÂ
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Â
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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