English Language Learning Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #2 • Green River, WY

76d

About The Position

The English Language Learner Paraprofessional position at Monroe Elementary School is designed to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. The role aims to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties, allowing them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. The paraprofessional will work under the direct supervision of a certified staff member.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level 45 credit hours or passing of examination of the ParaPro Test.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with English Language Learning needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement in ELL objectives.
• Participates in ELL process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees