AMVETS Jobs

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

To assist the EAL teachers in achieving student learning objectives that promote student success within and outside the classroom. The instructional assistant provides instructional support to students on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising EAL Teacher.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Under supervision, contribute to classroom or school-wide educational program, organization and management:

• Assist multilingual learners (MLLs) with their language development by providing individual or small group instruction

• Support students in all areas of language development (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary), fostering their confidence and independence in using English

• Collect data on student language growth, achievement, and application of skills as part of the co-assessment process with the supervising EAL Teacher

• Contribute to and maintain student files in a complete, up-to-date manner

• Organize instructional materials and resources to support the needs of MLLs

  • Assist with organization/management of all curricular areas as directed by the EAL Teacher.

• Maintain instructional materials

• Prepare, compile, and copy instructional materials

• Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects

  • Contribute to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom.

• Serve as a substitute for EAL Teachers when requested

• Utilize positive behavior management strategies to ensure student safety and a sense of belonging

  • Understand and exhibit good judgment in interpersonal relations with colleagues, students, and community.

• Develop positive rapport with students

• Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote professional relationships with students, colleagues, and leadership

• Participate in formal and informal staff meetings

  • Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.

• Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a thoughtful and respectful manner

• Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files, etc.

  • Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.

• Observe designated work hours

• Understand and carry out directions from supervisors

• Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct, and behavior

• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and responsible behavior

• Participate in other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least two years full-time working experience

  • Must be proficient in the English language, both written and spoken

  • Experience and/or knowledge of a Western educational setting

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Enthusiasm and willingness to work with children

  • Interest and background in language learning is preferable

  • Adaptable, flexible, and open to new ideas

  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

  • Adequate technology skills