English Language Learner Instructional Assistant

ASSISTANT | CLASSIFIED

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a vital resource for classroom teachers, empowering English Learner (EL) students to thrive academically.
• Utilize effective language teaching strategies to significantly boost English proficiency for students whose home language isn't English.
• Act as a strong advocate, ensuring the unique needs of EL students are met.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth through dedicated EL staff meetings and other development opportunities.
• Maintain open and clear communication about ELs' language development and progress with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Deliver targeted instruction to EL students using online programs, under the guidance of the EL Teacher of Record (TOR).
• Partner with the EL coordinator to create optimal learning schedules, provide engaging daily lessons aligned with WIDA Standards, and offer crucial in-class support.
• Bridge connections between EL families, school events, and valuable community resources.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support our EL students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working effectively with English Learner (EL) students.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree, OR have a passing ParaPro score, OR successfully complete district IA highly-qualified training modules.
• Must pass a Safe Hiring expanded background check and Indiana DCS index screening.

COMPENSATION

• Rate of Pay: $15.50/hour
• Hours to be determined at time of hire.
• Benefit eligible position.
• Start Date: Upon Board Approval End Date: Last teacher day of 2026/2027

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Qualified individuals interested in this position are invited to complete an application at:
• msdsteuben.k12.in.us/page/applications Questions? Please direct any inquiries to:Travis Heavin, Principal, at Travis Heavin
• POSTED: MSDSC Website 9.22.2026