ORIENTATION PAPERWORK Language assistants program

1.Your role as an assistant 2.Payment 3.Medical insurance 4.Immigration paperwork 5.Help In this presentation we are going to talk about

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 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

During the class Speak slowly, with clear pronunciation and simplify language when necessary. Ask questions to check understanding Use mimics, drawings, etc to make yourself understood. Use clear and easy instructions Be friendly but firm, respect is paramount Rest of the year Rest of the year

After the class Assess the activity with your teacher Did the students enjoy the activity? Did they follow it easily? Did they improve their vocabulary/pronunciation/fluency? Which aspects are positive and which could be improved? Rest of the year Rest of the year

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.

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 Wait to receive an from the Ministry for details You will receive the money at the beginning of the month A

Assistants from the CAIB You will get paid 700 euros/month 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) Last working day of the month or first day of the following month B

3. Medical insurance

MECD assistants European Health Insurance card. balears balears Private health insurance provided by MECD: Check instructions in the MECD guide A

Assistants from Balearic Government UE assistants European Health Insurance card. Hospitals or health care centres balearshttp:// balears Private medical insurance provided by Balearic Government for the duration of your stay. Non UE Assistants Private medical insurance provided by Balearic Government for the duration of your stay. B

4. Immigration paperwork

If you are a EU member 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 the Department of Education Previous appointments:

If you are not a EU member You have to send your NIE number to the Department of Education NIE (Número de identidad de extranjero) 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 Previous appointments:

5. Help!

Tutor or Headmaster/headmistress For matters related to the school For matters related to the program Regional assistants or s_conversa_estrangers_cec_1516.html For matters related to the program M.O.E. assistants or

Good luck!