Job Description
Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week) Base Hourly: $16.87 Class/Calendar: A12, 9.25 months Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To assist in the identification, screening, testing, placement and instruction of ELL students; and to prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to support English Language Learner services English Language Acquisition Department Proficiency Test Key Responsibilities: Assist in the identification, screening, testing and placement of ELL students Assist in the delivery of individual or group instruction with teacher supervision Serve as a liaison between the ELAD office and school site Interpret at individual parent-teacher conferences under the direction of the SEI teacher Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties Maintain open communication with site and district personnel Assist in training new SEI technicians at school site Attend staff development in-services and meetings Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: High School education Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge Pass ELAD language proficiency test Experience working with children Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual, in Spanish, with English and second language literacy skills Experience in an instructional setting Skills & Competencies: Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) including via phone and to relate and interact with students and parents/guardians Ability to provide and conduct learning experiences for individuals or small groups Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with minimum supervision and use initiative and take direction Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Typically works at one or more school sites (elementary, middle, or high school) May work in classrooms, offices, or resource centers assisting teachers and students Regularly works with English Learner (EL) students to provide language support services Works closely with teachers, instructional staff, administrators, and possibly parents May need to assist in multiple classrooms or school locations throughout the day Must be able to use standard office and educational tools (e.g., computers, projectors, paper materials) May occasionally need to lift materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic infor