ELL Associate - North High School - 26-27 School Year

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR THERE ARE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE The start of employment for this position will be August 14th, 2026 The salary listed is based on the 2025-2026 school year salary schedule and is subject to change for the 2026-2027 school year. TITLE: ELL Associate POSTION TYPE: ASOC HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: High school diploma, HiSET , or G.E.D. Bilingual or Multilingual Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment Desired: Bachelor’s degree in education , student services, world language or related field. Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners. Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills BASIC FUNCTION: Support language acquisition of English Language Learners by helping prepare for materials and assist student academically. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment . The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Teaching & Learning department.

Requirements

• High school diploma, HiSET , or G.E.D.
• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment
• Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education , student services, world language or related field.
• Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as .
• Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher.
• Reinforce skills the teacher has taught.
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist with implementing building level initiatives
• Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED