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McDowell County Schools

Marion, North Carolina

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ESL Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID:5283479
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Length of Position:  Permanent 

 

Type of Benefits:  Full 

 

Months per year:  10 months 

 

Number of hours per week:  37.5

 

Number of days per week:  5

 

State Salary Schedule

 

NATURE OF WORK 

  • Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional, technical, and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher.
  • Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of LEP students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for LEP students.
  • Employee provides one-on-one assistance with linguistic, academics, and socio-cultural needs and may lead small group activities.
  • Employee assists ESL teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.
  • The applicant would be required to obtain bus certification and license to drive a morning or evening bus route. This is in addition to the 37.5 hours for ESL Instructional Assistant and would be paid at overtime rate. 
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists teacher with executing supplemental language instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
  • Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students, assists students with becoming increasingly independent in the use of the English language.
  • Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
  • Assists teacher in academic or language instruction for LEP students according to WIDA and North Carolina content standards.
  • Assists teacher in supporting cultural adaptations for LEP students.
  • Facilitates respect for students from diverse cultures.
  • Facilitates and encourages parental involvement.
  • Assist language minority families in locating community resources for the purpose of promoting parent effectiveness and student achievement.
  • Provide supplemental instruction to ELLs under the direction of a classroom or ESL teacher.
  • Tutor ELLs identified for SST under the direction of certified teacher.
  • Assist ESL teachers or classroom teachers with documenting instructional services provided to ELLs.
  • Facilitate orientation of new ESL students.
  • Make home visits when necessary to accompany school staff or health providers.
  • Remain on-call for short-term crisis situations involving ESL students.
  • Communicate with school personnel regarding cultural and language issues.
  • Assist with the organization and implementation of events and activities for the purpose of enhancing parent involvement.
  • Participate in required in-service activities for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing work related skills.
  • Drive a school bus route, when needed.
  • Performs other related work as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Applicants must have an Associate's Degree or 48 approved semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Clearance-Criminal background check and references required

Bus Driver: As a condition of employment with MCS, applicant would be required to obtain bus certification and license to drive a morning or evening bus route, when needed. This is in addition to the 37.5 hours for ESL Instructional Assistant duties and would be paid at overtime rate for 40 hours or more per week.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.
  • Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
  • Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • General knowledge of activities performed by teacher.
  • General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
  • General knowledge of student handbook.
  • General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
  • General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs.
  • General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
  • Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
  • Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
  • Ability to motivate students.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
  • Ability to perform general clerical duties.
  • Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
  • Ability to operate common office machines.
  • Ability to maintain basic files and records.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.   
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.
 
 
Position Type:Full-Time (10 month)

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    McDowell County Schools

    1100+ Employees

    Welcome to our job board!  We appreciate you taking the time to visit. If you have any questions, please call one of our contacts below. 

    McDowell County is located in beautiful Western North Carolina with the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  Lakes James, Lure, and Tahoma provide lots of outdoor adventure.  Our school system of 15 public schools serves 6,000 students and their families.  

    Elementary Schools (PreK - 5):  Eastfield Global Magnet, Glenwood Elementary, Marion Elementary, Nebo Elementary, North Cove Elementary, Old Fort Elementary, Pleasant Gardens Elementary, and West Marion Elementary. 

    Middle Schools (6-8):  East McDowell Middle, West McDowell Middle, and Foothills Community School

    High Schools (9-13):  McDowell High School, McDowell Early College, and McDowell Academy of Innovation

    Alternative School (8-12): The Summit Academy 

     

    Our Mission and Vision Statements

    Vision 

    INSPIRING SUCCESS: Future-Focused, Student-Centered, Mission-Driven

    Mission

    The mission of McDowell County Schools is to deliver excellence in education where students are engaged in collaboration, communication, and innovation so that they graduate ready to achieve success and positively shape the future.

    The McDowell County School System embraces the following as its core values and beliefs. Through all district operations and activities, it will . . .

    • Stress the importance of students by making data-driven decisions that establish high expectations for all; create conditions enabling them to learn; and serve their academic, social, emotional, physical, and cultural needs.
    • Cultivate meaningful relationships.
    • Ensure schools are safe, nurturing places where everyone engages in learning with curiosity and excitement.
    • Emphasize the importance of daily attendance by all.
    • Create a culture of achievement for students and adults to – develop both individual and collective talents, maximize and fulfill their potential, and prepare for future success.
    • Establish a collaborative culture resulting from – great customer service, respect and compassion for individual and cultural differences, access for ALL, and a strong work ethic.

                                                                                             

    Regional Teacher of the Year: 2017                                                                                          

    Regional Principal of the Year:  2018, 2019, and 2021                                                                                         

    Regional Superintendent of the Year:  2021

    Contact Information

    Vicki White, Licensure Specialist/HR Support

    334 S. Main Street

    Marion, NC, 28752

    Main :828-652-4535 (4103)

    vicki.white@mcdowell.k12.nc.us

    Rebecca Silver, Benefits Coordinator/HR Support

    334 S Main Street

    Marion, NC, 28752

    Main :828-652-4535 (4109)

    rebecca.silver@mcdowell.k12.nc.us

    Robin Smith, Office Coordinator

    334 S. Main Street

    Marion, NC, 28752

    Main:828-652-4535 (4101)

    robin.smith@mcdowell.k12.nc.us

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