Bi-Lingual Para-Professional
About The Position
The English Learner Paraprofessional is responsible for helping prepare and present lessons under the supervision of the teacher of record. Bilingual or not, the paraprofessional needs a high level of English so they can instruct students on how to speak and read English, as the teacher directs. They help the teacher configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities. The EL Paraprofessional often serves as a team or group leader for one of the sections in a learning game or contest, and makes sure students are paying attention and engaged in the assignments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma( required)
- Bi-Lingual
- Two years of English Learner paraprofessional experience (preferred)
- Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
- Must be able to handle and react to potential volatile situations and take appropriate action.
- A strong desire to work towards equity within education
- Growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback
- A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
- Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve to be pushed to a rigorous academic and behavioral bar
- Willingness to do whatever it takes and go above and beyond to serve all students, faculty, and parents
- Calming Nature
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday while providing instruction.
- Regularly and frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a laptop or desktop computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, inside the classroom and school building while monitoring students productivity and behavior on a daily basis.
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms and must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally ascend and descend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace
- all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Helps the teacher assess the students' performance levels and needs
- Translates the teacher's instructions and explanations into the students' first language and translates student talk for the teacher.
- interprets for parents during conferences, on the telephone or at parent night
- Translates letters and notes from the teacher or school to parents and from parents to the teacher.
- Assist the teacher with assessing needs, goal & objectives, functional levels and motivational levels of the student
- Assists with collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
- Helps teacher monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
- Assists with management of classroom crises and resolve conflict
- Assisting EL students in achieving academic success
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Assist teachers in adapting lessons for English learners and providing in-class support.
- Repeats or rephrases directions and checks to make sure each student understands.
Benefits
- competitive salaries commensurate with experience
- comprehensive benefits package
- extensive professional development
- all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
