Assistant: Newcomer Learning Lab – Eligibility Pool

Job Description: This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Newcomer Assistant eligibility pool openings s is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site‑specific positions you may be interested in. The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five(5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE: Assistant, Newcomer Learning Lab REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor DEPARTMENT: As Assigned CLASSIFICATION: Classified FLSA: Non‑Exempt WORK YEAR/

HOURS:

10 months/7.5 hours ISSUED:
Created:
June 2016 SALARY GRADE: WTCL 32 BASIC FUNCTION:
The Learning Lab Assistant supports the work the Learning Lab by: assisting a certificated teacher in implementing the Internationals Approach to teaching, by reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in the classroom, gathering data for the purposes of research and inquiry, supporting students through a variety of interventions, and tutoring students in assigned subject areas as part of the after school program.

Key distinctions in this role compared to other paraprofessional/instructional assistant roles include specialization in instructional methods needed to support newcomers’ language acquisition as they learn core content, training and enhanced abilities to work in an extremely diverse linguistic and cultural environment. This position may be used to identify potential teacher and other educational professional candidates. Collaborating with institutions of higher learning, the office of English Language Learner and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA), and Human Resources, the Learning Lab will provide support to Learning Lab Assistants seeking to become teachers with deep knowledge of practices needed to support newcomers by assisting them to complete the necessary educational and credentialing requirements and providing hands‑on experience working with newcomers in the Internationals Approach.

• Provide core curriculum instruction to newcomer students in an assigned classroom or programs under the guidance of a certificated teacher.
• Facilitate growth of speaking, reading and writing skills of newcomers through the Internationals Approach to learning.
• Participate in team meetings or read notes from team meetings in order to support instruction and case management plans.
• Confer with team leaders, classroom teachers, site staff, and/or learning lab director concerning student progress in language development, content mastery, or social‑emotional wellbeing.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and educational gaps of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying curriculum as necessary for students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) and assisting students with class assignments.
• Assure compliance with governmental regulations, codes and reporting requirements; notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies and follow established procedures when there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions or potential suicide; make appropriate referrals to COST.
• Gather and provide data that will be used by teachers, staff and researchers to assess students and teaching methods used in the classroom/school; prepare and maintain a variety of detailed records, files and data logs.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as making copies, scoring papers, recording data, prepare and maintain files as assigned.
• Provide support to teachers by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio‑visual equipment, distributing papers and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information both written and verbal.
• Communicate expectations, provide guidance and show an active interest in student progress.
• Strive to develop a rapport and serve as a positive role model for students and others.
• Attend and actively participate in…