English Language Development Paraeducator

School District of Lancaster•Jackson Ms, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Development Paraeducator will assist in creating a nurturing educational environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth for children. This role involves supporting students individually and in small groups, preparing educational materials, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and assisting with various student needs. The position requires a bilingual individual fluent in English and another language to support ELL and Dual Immersion programs.

Requirements

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to PDE guidelines.
Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems.
Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to operate a computer and applicable software and devices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
Assist with preparation of educational materials, and audio-visual aides and equipment.
Maintain organization of learning materials and ensure easy accessibility.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
Provide students with appropriate level of assistance needed to complete assignments.
Assist in monitoring of lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells.
Accompany students to and from various locations within the building as assigned.
Assist with monitoring of students entering and leaving the building.
Assist assigned students including those that require ambulatory support (walker, crutches, wheelchair) in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
Assist in handling student and parent needs.
Report incidents and serious discipline problems to principal or designee and assist with providing support.
Distribute and collect educational materials as required.
Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.
Make and answer phone calls as directed by the teacher or supervisor.
Assist with the kindergarten screening process.
Participate in ongoing professional development.