Posted 1mo ago

ELL Associate - Samuelson Elementary

@ Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
$17-$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assist students, Clarify directions, Supervise areas
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or HiSET/GED; bilingual; complete district associate training within first year.
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Job Description

This position is supported through building Title I funds and is subject to availability of these fund


 


 


 


TITLE:  ELL Associate


POSTION TYPE: ASOC


 


 


 


HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:



Required:


 



  1. High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D.

  2. Bilingual or Multilingual 

  3. Completion of required district provided associate training within the first year of employment


Desired:


 



  1. Bachelor’s degree in education, student services, world language or related field. 

  2. Experience working with children and families with a refugee or immigrant background. 


 


 


Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


 



  1. Knowledge of working with the English Language Learners. 

  2. Knowledge of second language acquisition and second language instruction program. 

  3. 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. 




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


 



  1. Assist students in the ELL program in the development of English language in all domains. 

  2. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment. 

  3. Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas. 

  4. Clarify and reinforce teacher directions. 

  5. Assist with instruction in the community setting as required. 

  6. Assist in individual or group activities under the teacher’s supervision. 

  7. Assist ELL in interpreting and following the direction of the teacher. 

  8. Reinforce skills the teacher has taught. 

  9. Assist with parent/teacher conferences. 

  10. Assist with implementing building level initiatives

  11. Attend required professional development on designated dates throughout the school year


 


ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):


 



  1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

  2. Maintain confidentiality.

  3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

  4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned


EVALUATES: N/A
POSITION INVENTORY:  B21


BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP


FLSA STATUS:  Non Exempt


FT/PT: Fulltime


DAYS:   190     HOURS: 7.5 hours per day


 


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Constant standing and waling


Frequent sitting, bending/stooping


Occasional Reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs/driving/lifting (50lbs) carry (25 feet)


 


WORKING CONDITIONS:


Constant Inside


Occasional outside extreme heat and humidity


 


 


 


All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.


 


Approved By: DF


Date: 12/18/2025


 


Employee Benefits Information


 


 


All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.