English Language Learners (ELL) Paraeducator - Bilingual (Traveling) (8608 ELL)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the classroom instructor and the building Principal, the ELL Paraeducator will assist in the supervision of instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis on English language acquisition and basic skills. Specialty Language Preferred - speaking Paraeducators will perform additional duties as specified under "Other Responsibilities".

Requirements

• Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows:
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• Basic typing/keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Ability or willingness to learn the computer.
• Demonstrated ability to use the various office equipment as outlined in the tools and equipment area above.
• Must have a good command of the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate competencies in reading, writing, and math.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in preferred language as evidenced by an oral and written evaluation in the preferred language.
• Must be able to travel from location to location to assist students in the program.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with students in academic areas preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals from other cultures preferred.
• Bilingual skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program instructor in supervising and working with students as follows:
• Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students so as to meet course outcomes.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
• Record and maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Assist in implementing behavioral management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as set forth by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing instructional materials on the typewriter and/or computer.
• Assist interpreters in conferencing with parents and students.
• May travel from location to location to assist students in the program.
• Attend meetings and inservice training throughout the school year.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the overall operation of the ELL program.
• Provide academic primary language support for students who have a specialty language.
• Assist in communication with specialty language speaking parents and students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED