Bilingual Paraprofessional

Community Academies of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

7d•$30,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bi-Lingual 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 Bi-Lingual 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
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of English Learner paraprofessional experience

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.