EL Instructional Resource Specialist (Classroom Aide)

•Navarre MS

South Bend Community School Corp

Bilingual Programs

•South Bend, Indiana This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp

Job Details

Job ID:

5917529

Application Deadline:

Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Instructional Resource Specialist

•Navarre Middle School

Bilingual Services Department

RECRUITED BY

Director of Bilingual Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Director of Bilingual Services

Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Candidate should have the ability to understand and accept the Mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of English Learners (ELs). Candidate should have basic knowledge of second language acquisition and its terminology. Candidate must be able to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse group of individuals.

LOCATION

To Be Determined

QUALIFICATIONS

60 college credits or Associate's Degree preferred

Able to pass English Language Proficiency Assessment (oral, if applicable) Pass ParaPro Assessment (if applicable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/Other)

Have good organizational skills and initiative. Use positive approaches appropriately and consistently Have ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with people Excellent oral communication and written communication skills

Ability to instruct students individually and in small groups

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in supplemental English Language Development instruction (vocabulary and language development, guided interaction strategies, reading comprehension strategies, use of modeling, realia, graphic organizers and visuals, etc.) under the direction of a certified classroom teacher Assist in identifying students for tutoring

Tutor students as assigned based on their specific language development skill needs and/or homework

Relay student progress information in English Language Development to the certified classroom teacher on an ongoing basis

Participate in professional development activities that support supplemental English Language Development principles and strategies

Assist with translations, written documents and interpretations (oral), for students and their families (if applicable), includes interpretations for SPED assessments

Assist with parent/teacher conferences when needed

Attend all Bilingual Services Department staff meetings and building meetings

Carry out policies and procedures of the South Bend Community School Corporation

Use time effectively

Complete Time/Task logs daily and submit to the Program Coordinator in the BSD on the last day of each month

SPECIAL NOTATION

The position requires a flexible scheduling of work responsibilities and, at times, evening work.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Associate degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required