Bilingual Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Paraprofessional
Department: Special Education
Report To: Director of Specialized Student Services
Pay: $18 Hourly Pay

• Assist students in accomplishing the teacher’s daily educational objectives. May provide support in the form of individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, translation (if applicable), or other techniques, as guided by the teacher. May assist in delivering instruction under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom; may include assisting in communication of behavior and conduct expectations, administering discipline, and support for the implementation of classroom or school-wide behavior management systems.
• May occasionally provide non-teaching support by assembling materials, making copies, monitoring, supervising lunch, etc. (if permitted.)
• In the temporary absence of the teacher, may provide classroom instruction, following the teacher's lesson plans or other directions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required. Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information. Complete any documentation necessary for the academy to be in compliance with regulatory May serve as an active member of teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, school improvement or other areas of focus.
• May participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching, clubs, student government, tutoring, enrichment activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Education: Training, knowledge, experience and certification(s) required.

• Associate’s degrees required, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Spanish Speaking, preferred
• Paraprofessional Certificate 
• 1 year experience, preferred 

Skills & Abilities: List the specialized clerical, administrative, technical, or managerial skills needed to perform this position.

• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience in education.
• Caring, positive relationships required.

Physical Requirement: List the minimum physical requirements  

• Able to lift 15 pounds to carry, push and/or pull items
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• The ability to travel to other buildings within the district is required