ELL Teaching Assistant Garfield/Woodlands

Paraprofessional JobQualifications:48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional TestHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAbility to Read, Comprehend and Correspond in English and SpanishJob Goal:Provides adult support to a small group of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals.Employment Terms:9 Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a LunchFLSA Classification:NonexemptEvaluation:Annually by Site PrincipalPhysical Demands:This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.Regular Requirements:Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 poundsOccasional Requirements:Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 poundsVisual Requirements:Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focusHearing/Speaking Requirements:Adequate to exchange informationEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include:Works with students in academic classes.Reinforces learning objectives at the direction of a Certified Teacher.Assists the teacher in non-instructional functions.Assists students with classroom assignments.Assists the teacher in translating from student's native language to English.Assesses language fluency for student placement.Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.