Job Description

The EL TA will provide instruction and support for English learners while they are learning with classroom teachers. The EL TA will regularly collaborate with the virtual EL teacher, conduct one-on-one tutoring for eligible EL scholars, provide instructional support in an appropriate school location designated for providing EL scholar support, and provide such instructional services to scholars under the direct supervision of a certified classroom teacher, the EL teacher, and/or the EL Regional Manager.

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Location: Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, 3401 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN Essential

What You Will Do:

• Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groups of EL scholars in the classroom
• Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/ or one-on-one tutoring for eligible EL scholars
• Provide instructional support in an area designated for this purpose
• Create a schedule or weekly activities and share it with the principal, EL teacher, and classroom teachers.
• Perform administrative tasks regarding EL scholars
• Reach out to parents of EL scholars to engage them in their EL scholar\xe2\x80\x99s learning progress and how they can be part of their scholar\xe2\x80\x99s success.
• Support parents of EL scholars with interpretation/translation as needed.
• Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance
• Provide consistent responses to scholars by modeling/teaching calming strategies
• Practice de-escalation tactics with the goal of reintegrating scholars back into classroom learning
• Proactively provide scholars tools in class to achieve academic and language development success - to be outlined by the EL Division and the EL Teacher in consultation with the building principal.
• Work in collaboration with classroom teachers, EL teachers, and administrators (building and national team).
• Parent communication per directive of administrator or teacher
• Follow directives from administrators, the EL Teacher, and the EL Division
• Set high expectations for scholars by being consistent
• Must be present at work

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Prior experience with small group instruction preferred
• Experience supporting second language learners
• Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

AND ARE YOU?

• Able to drive the mission and vision of PLA
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

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Why Should You Apply?

PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those that qualify), competitive salary and benefits, strong Professional Development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in our free Summer Program & we offer a job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities.

WHO ARE WE?

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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