Brixner Junior High School Paraprofessional-ELL

Klamath County Sd•Klamath Falls, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher/Administrator, the ELL paraprofessional has a multitude of support responsibilities. These include but are not limited to: assisting in preparation of academic materials, working with small learning groups to support both our community of language learners in the approved curriculum, supervise individual and groups of students both in the general education classroom and ELL classrooms. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Must be highly qualified.
Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 48 completed semester credits or 72 completed quarter credits, an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR a passing score on the Praxis exam.
Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations.
Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets.
Responsibilities include student safety and security.
Must possess bi-lingual skills in speaking, listening, writing and interpreting.

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain knowledge of all district policies and procedures.
Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (reading, math, writing, and language development).
Must possess bi-lingual skills in speaking, listening, writing and interpreting.
Clerical and record keeping tasks necessary to support the classroom teacher.
Ability to work with children, parents and school personnel. Must uphold the moral character as required of teachers.
Must maintain confidentiality when associated with the Klamath County School District.
Maintain accurate records for students within the paraprofessional’s instructional group.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Attend parent- teacher conference for parent/guardian translation support.
Additional duties as assigned by Building Principal, teacher or designee.