ESL ​/ ELL Paraprofessional

ESL Paraprofessional

Assists a certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; and provides routine support. Performs all duties under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

Essential tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination of the K-12 ESL program
• Assist with the scheduling of services with children
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences of ESL families
• Assist with the ESL program in any area requested by the ESL coordinator
• Provide push-in and pull-out English Language Services as needed
• Attend relevant EL training
• Collaborate with classroom teachers in implementing EL services
• Attend EL Department meetings
• Supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, playground, and during bus loading/unloading activities
• Ensure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain the learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner
• Adhere to all District policies
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Ability to demonstrate competency in the areas of developmentally appropriate programming and daily classroom management
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as needed
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 60 college hours required on transcript
• OR successfully pass the Paraprofessional Proficiency Assessment
• Bilingual preferred
• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract Days: 180 days Salary:
Classified Paraprofessional Salary Schedule