Classified - English Learner (ELL) Paraeducator - High School

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

1d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Position: ELL Paraeducator Location: High School Schedule: 7.5 hours per day Work student days Position Available: Immediately Perks: At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do - whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. We're all in it together! Qualifications: Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner Ability to work effectively with staff and students Bilingual preferred Salary: $16.32 - $17.54 starting, per hour, depending on experience $17.54 - $19.17 if bilingual, starting, per hour, depending on experience Benefits: Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided. Available benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more. Applications Will Be Accepted Until Position Is Filled. Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions. All positions are subject to veterans preference Employment is subject to background check and work authorization All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent . DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support JOB TITLE: ELL (English Language Learner) Paraeducator REQUIREMENTS: Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Post Secondary training is desired Certification/Licensure: Driver’s License First Aid/CPR certificate desired Experience Desired: Working with children/students, faculty, and staff Other Requirements: Effective oral and written communication skills. Understanding of basic reading and math skills. REPORTS TO: Teacher(s) and Building Administrator ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Requirements

Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
Ability to work effectively with staff and students
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of basic reading and math skills.
Driver’s License
First Aid/CPR certificate desired
Working with children/students, faculty, and staff
regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job
the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities
the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description
Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communications, and skills in human relations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Post Secondary training is desired

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in providing instruction to students whose native language is other than English.
Abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher.
Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
Assists with the evaluation, monitoring and supervision of students’ work.
Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and District policies.
Prepare ELL students to understand and participate in the teacher’s instruction by identifying ELL students’ prior knowledge and language and by previewing lessons in the students’ native language or modified English.
Assist ELL students to prepare for assessments by reinforcing thinking and study skills and reviewing material learned.
Provide feedback to the teacher regarding ELL students’ progress and challenges in learning academic content and language and in adjusting to U.S. schools.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or administrative staff.

Benefits

Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided.
Available benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more.

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