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English Composition Assistant |
6690 |
| Under general supervision, performs
specialized instructional work in English composition.
Work of the class involves assisting teachers of language
arts by reading and correcting student compositions. The
work is performed under continuing teacher direction,
but latitude is allowed for procedural independence. |
| Knowledge of the principles and techniques
of composition, English grammar, usage, mechanics, and
rhetoric. Knowledge of desktop computers and software
used in word processing, grammar checking and composition.
Ability to communicate principles of English composition
effectively. Ability to read and evaluate student compositions
quickly and effectively and to convey results quickly
to students. Skill in working directly with students in
the process of in-class writing, reacting to their writing,
and suggesting ways of improving it. Skill in motivating
students of varying abilities. Skill in using word processing
and other computer software. Excellent oral and written
communications and human relations skills. Completion
of the MCPS English Proficiency Test at the required score. |
| Bachelor's degree in English or
equivalent training and experience in the principles and
techniques of English composition and in the communication
of this knowledge to students. Other combinations of applicable
education, training, and experience which provide the
knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform
effectively in the position may be considered. |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) None |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability
to successfully complete the MCPS English Proficiency
Test. |
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Assists the English teaching staff, especially the
teachers of language and writing workshops, by working
with individual students or small groups in all phases
of the in-class writing process. Reads and corrects
student compositions; provides students oral and written
guidance for revising and improving their written work.
Tutors students or small groups on matters of grammar,
usage, mechanics, rhetoric and other areas of writing
skill deficiencies.
Instructs students in English computer lab; teaches
students use of computer and software; helps locate
and correct computer problems. Confers with the English
resource teacher and the English department as a whole
to evaluate and plan improvements in composition instruction.
Performs related work as required.
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