Paraprofessional (ESOL Support)

Allentown City School District•Harrison, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing a safe, supportive atmosphere and an environment conducive for learning for all students. Implements the instructional directives of the professional employees, as assigned by the principal. Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future! The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

Requirements

Must meet educational requirements for "highly qualified paraprofessional," as defined by the federal laws and No Child Left Behind.
Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
Valid tuberculosis test and physical examination with ADA reasonable accommodations stipulated, as appropriate.
U. S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.

Nice To Haves

Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly, but non-oppressive, environment in the school.
Assist the principal and other professionals in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies.
Assist all students in building routines and in mastery of instructional materials involving ESOL, Title, special education, library, reading and related areas.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schoolsor principal.