SEI Technician II - English Language Acquisition - Kino Junior High

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, * 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, * 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

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, * 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

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance