Itinerant English As A Second Language (Esl) Paraprofessional Pool - 2026-2027 Sy

Itinerant English as a Second Language Paraprofessional (Bilingual)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS: 9 Months 184 Days - SALARY:
Classified Schedule 27-3 ($34,193-$42,697)

LOCATION:

Various Locations - FLSA Status - EXEMPT - NON-EXEMPTX

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Bilingual Paraprofessionals work at ESL sites with a large number of non-English-speaking students and parents. In addition to helping school personnel communicate with parents and students, paraprofessionals tutor students and improve family engagement at those sites by communicating with families in a language they can understand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the Principal.
• Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
• Assist in fostering positive student attitudes.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations.
• Engage in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics & leadership.
• Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after the close of school unless a special contract requires other hours.
• Plan regularly with the assigned teacher.
• Tutor individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Maintain charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operates audiovisual equipment, and cares for equipment and materials.
• Assist the teacher with the basic physical needs of students.
• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the study and welfare of students.
• Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and the community.
• Perform other necessary duties during school hours, assigned by the principal, to ensure the safe and effective operation of the school.
• Ensure proper communication between parents and the school, in a language that multilingual families can understand.
• Promote good public relations for the school system with the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Remain familiar with and follows Board of Education policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 3 on each section of the ACT Work Keys assessment.
• Demonstrated aptitude and skills necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• * SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.*

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Hire True)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Hire True)
• * PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

- March 2026

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check. Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.