English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional (Elementary)-Bilingual

R eports To : Building Principal, EL Teacher, General Director of Cultural Innovation

Position Purpose: Bilingual paraprofessionals are members of the classroom instructional team who provide assistance and support to English language learners. Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certified staff, bilingual paraprofessionals assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, record keeping, management of student behavior, and classroom safety. Communication with students, support staff, parents, and other family members are an important part of this job.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

48 hours of college credit or pass the State-Approved Assessment

Fluency in Spanish and English. Able to read and write in both languages.

Skills in the use of computers

Good organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision

Fundamental understanding of students who are English language learners (ELL), experience working with ELLs is preferred

Conscientiously accept and follow directions

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Ability to lift

In good health

Adaptable to a variety of situations

Physical/Emotional requirements:

Speaking, hearing, seeing, and manual dexterity

Coordination of eye/hand for such activities as keyboarding, calculation, word processing,.

Bending/stooping, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with daily instruction

Assist students in achieving their individual objectives

Act as interpreter for Spanish speaking families

Work differentiated hours twice a year during parent-teacher conferences

Direct activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups

Work with teachers to modify activities to meet student’s needs

Perform informal assessment activities

Assist teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance

Monitor classroom when teacher is otherwise occupied

Clerical functions

Assist in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials

Other duties as assigned