EL Paraprofessional KHMS
Kenowa Hills Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a student-centered and culturally responsive English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional to support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level curriculum, developing English language proficiency, and achieving academic success. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with EL teachers, classroom teachers, intervention staff, and families to provide instructional support, language development opportunities, and positive relationships that foster student growth, belonging, and engagement.
Requirements
- Meet Michigan paraprofessional qualification requirements through one of the following: Associate's Degree or higher; OR Minimum of sixty (60) earned college credit hours; OR Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
- Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements are not eligible for employment in this position.
- CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
- Ability to support students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development
- Ability to support classroom instruction through individual and small-group interventions
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teachers and support staff
- Ability to collect data and maintain documentation as assigned
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred
- Experience supporting multilingual learners preferred
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Support English Learners in accessing grade-level curriculum and classroom instruction
- Provide individual and small-group instructional support in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development
- Assist students with language acquisition and academic success across content areas
- Support implementation of instructional strategies designed for multilingual learners
- Collaborate with EL teachers and classroom teachers to provide targeted support
- Monitor student progress and assist with data collection and documentation
- Support communication between school and families as appropriate
- Assist students during classroom activities, specials, field trips, assemblies, and school events
- Maintain active supervision of students and support positive behavioral expectations
- Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student behavioral concerns
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- District training provided for CPI and Ukeru
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
