Educational Language Paraprofessional (Two Vacancies)

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District • Cleveland Heights, OH

400d • $34,091 - $41,933

About The Position

The Educational Language Paraprofessional will assist teachers in providing instruction to English language learners (ELL) and those learning English as a second language. This role involves supporting students in grades K-12 through various instructional techniques and maintaining communication with parents to enhance student learning and engagement.

Requirements

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers.
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds.
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with English language learners or English as a second language.

Responsibilities

• Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades Kindergarten-12th.
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades K through 12th, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports for school students.
• Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help EL students acquire the English language.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (Ohio Dept. of Education, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Participate in EL Team monthly meetings.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Standard Employee Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED