Multilingual Learner Advocate (7.0 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: INSTRUCTOR III

Class Code: 7314

Job Title: MULTILINGUAL LEARNER ADVOCATE

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: PRINCIPAL

*Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS salary schedule for class code 7314

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assignment

Contracted Days: Varies based on assignment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelors degree and three years successful experience with instruction

Preferred:

Bachelors degree

Experience or experience working with Multilingual Learners

Thorough knowledge of geographic area

Knowledge Of:

Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer e-mail and websites

Subject matter in area of assignment

Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty

Instruction methods and techniques

In-service materials subject matter and methods in area of specialty

Record-keeping techniques

Communication skills

Research methods and report writing techniques

Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Principles of training and providing work direction

Technical aspects of field of specialty

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The goal of the multilingual learner program is to ensure that all multilingual students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship further learning and productive employment.

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities:

Tutor individuals or small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher maintain records of student progress.

Assist students by providing proper examples emotional support a friendly attitude and general guidance.

Assist in the supervision of students.

Meet and maintain contact with a students classroom teacher(s) to determine levels of academic proficiency.

Regularly meet with students to see if they are performing well academically and adjusting to teachers peers and school.

Resolve issues that arise either directly or through referral and follow up with other school and community resources.

Monitor grades academic achievement attendance and behavior.

Make home visits and/or parent contacts as needs or requests by others might indicate.

Maintain a log of activities to document services provided for multilingual learners and families.

Continually seek and participate in appropriate professional development and training opportunities to enhance existing skills and to learn new skills for the job.

Make use of all other school and community resources for health social and other identified needs through appropriate referral and follow-up.

Compile and maintain data for completing a needs assessment of the schools multilingual program and for reports needed by the principal and district leadership.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.

Inform teacher/principal/coordinator on matters of concern.

Participate in meetings and training programs as assigned.

Complete all required training and attend professional development sessions as requested.

Complete appropriate documentation both electronically and in written form.

Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner

Be consistently responsible and display an attitude of honesty and credibility. Show enthusiasm interest and concern for the total program and its efficient operation.

Demonstrate positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of Daviess County Public Schools.

Must be willing and available to work irregular/flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of the position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location duties responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Support employee with year-to-year contract.

2. Participates in KentuckyPublic Pension Authority (KPPA)

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified personnel. The evaluation will be conducted by the building administrator.

Date of Last Revision: 3.14.2024