Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1 (3361)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional Educator supports English learners by working with individual students and small groups to implement materials and instruction prepared by collaborating teachers. The role does not include planning the educational program. The educator supports students in developing English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and assists in English Language Education and general education classes, including math and science. The position is districtwide, based at Lilja Elementary, and works as part of the ELE team and building community. It collaborates with classroom teachers, specialists, school administration, and school leadership to support students’ learning, participation, independence, and equitable access to opportunity. The role is 1.0 FTE for 183 work days, with salary and benefits provided per the Education Association of Natick contract. Benefits eligible: Yes.

Requirements

High school graduate; this is the minimum education requirement.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to students.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
Flexibility and ability to collaborate.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Organization and ability to meet ongoing, time-sensitive work-production deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with students, school staff, and administration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Successful completion of CORI and SORI checks and fingerprinting.
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience and interest in working with students.
Experience working with English language learners preferred.
Experience with Google Suite, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Classroom, and PowerSchool preferred; training may be provided to the right candidate.
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support English learners in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Implement teacher-provided instruction and materials; the role is not responsible for planning the educational program.
Support students in English Language Education and general education classes, including math and science.
Work with students individually and in small groups, or assist collaborating teachers in addressing student and building needs.
Promote student independence, effort, and participation by monitoring note-taking, prompting on-task behavior, and redirecting students as needed.
Work with school leadership to combat systemic barriers limiting students’ equitable access to opportunity.
Build professional and effective working relationships with classroom teachers, specialists, and administration as a member of the ELE team and building community.
Follow the daily schedule and be consistently present, punctual, and prepared.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding student information.
Identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff.
Perform other duties assigned by the building principal, collaborating teacher, or ELL Department Head.