Language assistants program 2016-2017 ORIENTATION PAPERWORK

In this presentation we are going to talk about Language assistants’ handbook Your role as an assistant Payment Medical insurance Immigration paperwork Help

You should read it attentively. The contents of this presentation are included and extended in the Language Assistants’ Handbook on the URL http://weib.caib.es/Programes/Internacionals/fitxes/fitxa_acollida_auxiliars_conversa_estrangers_cec_1617.html You should read it attentively.

1. Your role as an assistant

What you are here to do BE A CULTURAL AMBASSADOR FOR YOUR COUNTRY Teach aspects of your culture Create an interest in your language and your culture Encourage an open attitude towards a multilingual environment HELP IMPROVE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE Help students practice their listening and speaking skills Help the teacher in the creation of activities and in the classroom

Where you will teach: types of schools Primary school CEIP (Centro de educación infantil y primaria) Public primary school CC (Centros concertados) Partly state subsidized schools

Where you will teach: types of schools Secondary school and adult education IES (Educación secundaria) Public secondary school CC (Centros concertados) Partly state subsidized schools. EOI (School of languages for adults) CEPA (Adult education)

First days at school Introductions You will go to school and your tutor will introduce you to the rest of the teachers and school staff The headmaster/tutor will give you your weekly schedule. 11 lessons and 1 hour for coordination with the teachers

First days at school During the first days you will probably go to the classes to observe. During this time, your objective is to get acquainted with: Knowledge of students (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary) Teaching methodology Classroom management Attitude of students Form to carry out observations

Rest of the year Before the class Coordinate with your teachers (in the hour provided in your schedule to this effect) to find out what is expected of you in the next class or classes. Your role in the class could be: Prepare an oral language oriented activity to present to the students Prepare an activity related to your culture Help with pronunciation and vocabulary in oral activities

Rest of the year Regular meetings should be held with your tutors/teachers to check areas of success and improvement, voice concerns, pose questions, etc. Always talk to your tutor if you have concerns or suggestions.

Your role should not be Teach on your own Write the syllabus Mark and grade Prepare or correct exams Watch over students

Attitude that is expected of you in your role as an assistant Be punctual Prepare the activities you have been assigned Collaborate with your tutor/other teachers Do your job as well as you can. It is a job Provide medical certificates for absences

2. Payment

Assistants from the MECD You will get paid 700 euros/month The Ministry of Education is in charge of payment You will get paid via bank transfer from Madrid. You need to fill in the questionnaire in the guide http://www.mecd.gob.es/mecd/dms/mecd/servicios-al-ciudadano- mecd/catalogo/general/educacion/998188/ficha/998188-2016/Guia- AACC-15-16-Web.pdf You will receive the money at the beginning of the month

Assistants from the CAIB You will get paid 700 euros/month from October to May The Balearic government is in charge of payment You will receive a cheque or a transfer from the school (find out who is in charge of this at your school and the method of payment from your tutor) and you need to sign a certificate of payment at the school every month You will receive the money the last working day of the month or first day of the following month

3. Medical insurance

MECD assistants A European Health Insurance card. http://www.ibsalut.es/ibsalut/es/municipios/illes- balears Private medical insurance provided by Balearic Government from 1st October to 31st May

Assistants from Balearic Government UE assistants European Health Insurance card. Hospitals or health care centres http://www.ibsalut.es/ibsalut/es/municipios/illes-balears. Private medical insurance provided by Balearic Government from 1st October to 31st May. Non UE Assistants

3. Medical insurance The medical assistance is provided by If you need assistance, you will have to Emergencies: 902 122 122 Health questions: 902 20 40 60) Visits to the doctor need to be booked through www.mapfre.es

4. Immigration paperwork

If you are a EU member you need to get two documents NIE (Número de identificación de extranjero) Passport and copy Duplicate of EX-15 Fill in a tax form to be paid at the bank Certificate of registration as a European Citizen Ex -18 ID card Letter of acceptance You have to send your NIE number to spl@dgfpfp.caib.es or to auxiliares.conv@mecd.es

If you are not a EU member you need to get two documents NIE (Número de identidad de extranjero). If it is not on your visa Passport and copy Duplicate of EX-15 Letter of acceptance Fill in a tax form to be paid at the bank TIE (Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) Ex-17 Photograph Passport and copy Lettter of acceptance Tax paid at the bank You have to send your NIE number to spl@dgfpfp.caib.es or to mjesus.rodriguez@mecd.es if you are paid from Madrid

Useful addresses 5.

For matters related to the program Tutor or Headmaster/headmistress For matters related to the program Regional assistants spl@dgfpfp.caib.es or 971 17 61 15 http://weib.caib.es/Programes/Internacionals/fitxes/fitxa_acollida_auxiliar s_conversa_estrangers_cec_1516.html For matters related to the program M.O.E. assistants auxiliares.conv@mecd.es or 91 506 55 94 http://data.axmag.com/data/201509/20150924/U139639_F353928/FLASH/index.html

Aquí va l’anterior diapositiva Mapfre Policías Useful addresses Aquí va l’anterior diapositiva Mapfre Policías Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte Subdirección General de Promoción Exterior Educativa Paseo del Prado, 28-5ª planta 28071 · Madrid Tel.: 91 506 55 94 Fax: 91 506 57 04

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