Job Title
2026 - 2027 SY ESL Assistant (Full Time 10-Month) (Multiple Vacancies) Bilingual Required – Job ID: 1220
Posting Information
* Date Posted: 5/29/2026
* Location: Reading School District
* Date Available: 8/18/2026
* Rate of Pay: $23.27/hr
* Must Be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Reports To
Classroom teacher, Building Principal
Position Goal
Under general supervision, provides assistance to an ELA classroom teacher and assists in the implementation of classroom programs.
Essential Functions
* Reviews instructional plans with the classroom teacher in order to implement daily instruction.
* Assists in planning and arranging a physical classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
* Assists in making available teaching materials as needed by the teacher.
* Assists children during learning and planned activity time as new materials are introduced.
* Reinforces materials introduced by the teacher.
* Assists in supervising field trips, walking tours and bus trips.
* Assists in making arrangements for speakers to come into the classroom.
* Participates in in-service training programs.
* Participates in parental conferences.
* Assists in carrying out the classroom activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or its equivalent. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with a preference for bicultural. Willingness to work with others in a cooperative manner.
Language Skills
* Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
* Ability to read, write and do simple computations.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
Reasoning Ability
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
* Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
* Ability to work under supervision and make appropriate work-related decisions.
Other Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
* Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
* Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
* Ability to organize classroom setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to sit at a desk/table for limited periods, stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, lift and grasp. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment
Noise level is usually moderate. Inside year-round classroom setting.
Terms of Employment
As per terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the School District of Reading and the Reading Educational Support Personnel Association.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Accommodation Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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