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Hutchinson Public Schools is looking for an English Language Learner (ELL) Education Assistant (Grades 6, 7, 8) at the Middle School beginning in January 2026 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

The ELL Education Assistant works in close cooperation with a team of ELL teachers and interpreters providing academic and language assistance to ensure a successful educational experience.  This position will provide classroom support for English learner students. Candidates proficient in a second language, preferably Spanish, are encouraged to apply. 

This position will work Monday - Friday 7:25am - 2:25pm, 97 days in the 2025-2026 school year. Then, in the 2026-2027 school year and forward this position will work 171 days per year. The salary range for this position is $18.57 per hour - $21.07 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong professional relationships with ELL students and their families.
• Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district’s data privacy policy.
• Conferring and planning with teachers and other district staff to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem-solving.
• Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help students to strengthen language and grade-level content skills to become more independent.
• Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student’s progress. Conducts informal assessments to measure students’ mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attend meetings and in-service for staff development. Follow suggestions made by classroom teacher, principal, and others who may provide staff development.
• Ability to provide verbal interpretation and written translation services as needed across the district including during the school day, during school events such as Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Family Night, etc is preferred. 

Required Qualifications (one of the following): 
Candidates interested in the position but who do not meet the required qualifications below are still encouraged to apply, as the district is committed to helping them attain the necessary credentials.

• Associates Degree
• 60 semester college credits
• Passing score on one of the state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro)
• Competency Grid (can be completed upon hire)  

 Benefits: 

• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Please submit your application online at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2291.

Questions? Contact Karrie Taylor, Director of Special Services, at karrie.taylor@isd423.org

Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.

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