Secondary EL Instructional Assistant

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Position Type:
Hourly/Hourly

Date Posted:
9/4/2026

Location:
Multiple Locations Available

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools

Position Title
Secondary EL (English Learner) Instructional Assistant (IA)

Location
Multiple Locations Available

Salary
$16.50 /Hr

Reports to
Building Principal & EL Director

Position Summary
Join our dedicated team supporting English Learners in their educational journey! As a secondary
EL Instructional Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in creating an inclusive learning environment that
fosters academic growth and personal development. You’ll work directly with secondary students
to bridge language barriers, support learning across various subjects, and help build the foundation
for their educational success.

This position is funded with Title funds. No benefits provided.

Key Responsibilities:
Support English Learners with math, science, social studies, vocabulary development and
concepts
Assist students with instructional technology and digital learning tools
Create and maintain positive, culturally responsive learning environments
Build effective relationships with students, families, and district staff
Assist in motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge appropriate to their
individual abilities
Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse learning
needs
Participate in district-sponsored professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
Minimum: Proof of completion of at least 60 college credit hours
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Ability to speak at least one language other than English from our priority list, preferred
Capability to support students across multiple subject areas including math, science, social
studies, vocabulary development, and instructional technology
Availability to participate in district-sponsored professional development opportunities
Willingness to work with students from any language background as needs arise

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Requirements
We welcome bilingual candidates who are fluent in English plus any additional language. While
we encourage applications from speakers of all languages, we have particular need for candidates
fluent in our high-priority languages:

Current High-Priority Languages:
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
Dari
French
Japanese
Korean
Pashto
Spanish
Vietnamese

We strongly encourage applications from candidates fluent in any language, as our diverse student
population benefits from multilingual support. Flexibility to work with students from any language
background is valued, as district needs may vary throughout the school year.

Job Responsibilities
Work under direct supervision of EL teacher, content area, or grade level teacher in a
classroom
Provide transition to ELs using English and/or the student’s native language
Help beginning ELs acquire basic English, academic, and cultural skills
Help students with grade level and content area assignments and concepts
Support the classroom/content area teacher with specific information that will facilitate
the academic and cultural progress of the student
Communicate with families when asked to do so to help facilitate classroom learning
Translate at meetings and conferences when asked to do so by your building
administrator
Communicate with your supervising teacher on a regular basis
Keep accurate records

This position requires regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills
Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents,
students, and administrators
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Mathematical Skills
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions
and decimals
Demonstrate mastery of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages in
computations

Reasoning Ability
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or
diagram form
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Other Skills & Abilities
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education
policies

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or
hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more
than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally
push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and technology carts. The employee is directly
responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or
typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet
multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is
frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly
responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Method of Application
All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings