EL Paraprofessional

Indiana Public Schools • East Chicago, IN

97d • $16

About The Position

The EL Paraprofessional position at the School City of East Chicago is designed to assist, support, and work closely with EL program and General Education Teachers in providing educational support to LEP students. The role involves collaboration with administrators and other team members to enhance the learning experience for students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (associate degree).
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment test which is knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (Valid Professional Certification Required passing score).
• Minimum of 60 college credit hours.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity/virtual to a certified teacher at all times.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and make-up work as assigned by the certified staff.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff.
• Performs some clerical responsibilities, such as organizing student assessment results, filing classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials and providing instructional assistance in a computer laboratory.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, lunch duty, and other classroom activities.
• Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school learning environments and community.
• Participates in in-service/professional development training programs as approved.
• Any and all assigned duties.

Benefits

• Salary: $16.20 per hour minimum.
• 6 hours per day, ½ hour unpaid lunch, no more than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees