Paraprofessional- EL (TES

Paraprofessional – Bilingual Instruction

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must hold an Associate's Degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Computer experience preferred
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for the assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal:

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the classroom so that the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:

Assigned students

Performance Responsibilities:

• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
• Translate for parents and students as needed
• Work with EL families to enroll in the district by reducing language barriers and coming to one location.
• Collaborate with EL families to record an accurate educational history to provide the best educational support for students.
• Assist school level registrars in gathering all information needed for student information system
• To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
• To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
• Plan regularly with assigned students.
• Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep 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, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
• Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety 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 community.
• Promote good public relations for school system with the general public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Follow Board and local policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

Nine-month position in accordance with Board approved salary schedule. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant City Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

This is a non-exempt position.