English Learner Paraeducator-Seneca

Chippewa Valley Schools•Clinton Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports a positive learning environment by providing additional educational support to English-Learner students while maintaining confidentiality. This role involves working with ESL students individually or in small groups on grade-level material, reinforcing reading and comprehension, and assisting with curriculum intervention programs. The para-educator will also record and report assessment data, communicate with stakeholders about student progress, and serve as a liaison between parents and teachers. Additionally, the role requires attending professional development to stay current in literacy and assisting students in adapting to a new culture.

Requirements

Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or an Associate’s degree (or higher), or successful completion of the Work Keys Equivalency Test (prior to date of application) required.
Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.
Knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics, required.
Good oral and written communication skills, required.
Basic computer skills, required.
Fluent in the English language, required.
Assist classroom teachers in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics, required.
Ability to read and interpret the English language, required.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required.
Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents, required.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community and those of different cultures, required.
Ability to grasp position-specific software with minimal training, required.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting with children individually and in groups in an instructional/educational type setting preferred.
Knowledge of a different language and cultures, may be required.
Accuracy and fluency in speaking, reading and writing a second language is preferred. Preferably one of the following: Arabic, Spanish and/or Albanian.

Responsibilities

Supports and works with E S L students individually or in small groups with grade level material under the direction of a classroom teacher to speak and write in the English language.
Supports and reinforces reading and comprehension strategies.
Records and reports assessment data to teachers and school administrator; completes required forms, reports, and other paperwork.
Supports curriculum (reading, writing, math) intervention programs for students.
Works with school team and stakeholders to discuss students’ goals and progress and discuss additional interventions as needed.
Administer assessment tests and interpret results to identify student needs.
Attends professional development sessions, training programs and conferences to remain current in the field of literacy.
Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
Serves as a key resource to other school personnel on E S L students and their challenges; responds to questions and resolves problems or concerns as needed.
Translates oral and written correspondence and serves as a liaison between parents and teachers during and after school hours and during school conferences as needed.
Serves as a resource and support to E S L students as they adapt to a new culture as needed.