ESL Paraprofessional

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ESL Paraprofessional will assist teachers in delivering direct English Language Development (ESL) instruction to students and supervise English learners in sheltered content and specials classes. This role involves implementing student goals, utilizing educational materials, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and interacting effectively with students, teachers, and parents. The position requires adherence to professional and ethical standards, good attendance, and participation in professional development. The paraprofessional will work the same hours and days as teachers.

Requirements

High school diploma
Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher.
Ability to follow directions effectively.
Familiarity with culturally and linguistically diverse students' needs as well as sheltered instruction.
Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
Diligence in monitoring students’ safety and security.
Ability to support and reinforce the teacher’s expectations for students.
Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.
Good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
Works the same hours and days as teachers in the school.

Nice To Haves

Two years of higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements student goals and objectives under the direction of the teacher.
Utilizes educational materials properly.
Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat, and well-organized classroom.
Performs scheduled duties promptly.
Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
Guides students toward self-control.
Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
Adheres to the academic, ethical, and social standards of the profession.
Speaks and writes clearly, understandably, and appropriately.
Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
Accepts constructive criticism and applies suggestions for improvement.
Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
Participates in ongoing professional development.
Works the same hours and days as teachers in the school.
Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques, and materials.
Works effectively with administrative personnel.
Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.
Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.