Paraprofessional - English as Second Language (ESL)

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Paraeducator provides instruction and tutoring in all subject areas to students with limited English proficiency. The role serves as a liaison among the department, parents, and school staff, and assists with coordinating Parent Advisory Council activities. The paraeducator supports students’ development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in their first and/or second language, and reinforces content-area concepts in students’ native language individually or in small groups. The position works at the assigned school in a climate-controlled environment and follows the school’s regular work schedule and applicable School Board energy policy. Itinerant Bilingual Paraeducators may work at different job sites and are not required to perform the listed limited non-instructional duties. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience; a competitive benefits package is offered.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education qualifications: an associate degree in any language; 48 approved college course hours in any language; or a passing ParaPro Praxis score and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Furnish proof of education from the native country.
Be at least 18 years of age; employees working in a high school must be at least 21.
Have oral and written proficiency in English and in one of the major languages of the population served.
Communicate successfully and pleasantly with parents, students, and school personnel.
Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from teachers and supervisors.
Understand the content to be tutored.
Work compatibly with school-based personnel, respond positively to supervision, accept suggestions for improvement, interact positively with parents, and be sensitive to the cultures of all students.
Have mobility skills to access varied areas in the school setting and be able to lift, bend, climb, and move materials and equipment as needed.
If itinerant, provide own transportation to different job sites and have mobility skills to access a variety of work locations.

Nice To Haves

College education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret communications between school administration, counselors, teachers, bilingual students, and parents.
Translate notes, forms, and letters into the home language.
Assist students in developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in their first and/or second language.
Tutor students and reinforce content-area concepts in their native language, individually or in small groups.
Coordinate with ELAD and/or content teachers to arrange schedules for native-language content-area tutoring.
Assist the teacher in maintaining discipline and a classroom climate conducive to learning.
Attend appropriate workshops, conferences, and/or meetings as requested by the supervisor or ELAD Coordinator.
Assist with school and Bilingual/ELAD Department record keeping.
Assist the teacher in coordinating parent volunteer activities.
Perform assigned limited non-instructional duties, such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, and bus duty, provided they do not interfere with instructional time; these duties are not required of itinerant Bilingual Paraeducators.
Assist the teacher in diagnosing and evaluating student achievement and reporting on it.
Assist the teacher in planning and implementing appropriate classroom learning environments.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal and/or ELAD Coordinator.