Multilanguage Paraprofessional

Multilingual Learning Teacher

Qualifications:

Previous aide or teaching experience preferred. Bilingual background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management. Ability to instruct students one-on-one and in small group situations. Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods. Strong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core Standards. Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction and in creating and completing required reports.

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Work well with students, staff, and the public. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work under deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.

Primary Responsibility To ML Teacher, Building Principal and/or Vice Principal

Job Summary:

To provide students with daily and ongoing instructional support that will provide for them the best possible academic knowledge and skills. To help pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education according to the guidelines outlined in each student's Educational Learning Plan (ELP).

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction one-on-one, small group, or whole group instruction
• Prepare for assigned classes
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Identify pupil needs per the ELP and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in ELP
• Devise written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts, and use them to evaluate student progress on a regular basis
• Prepare students academically for all district, state, and federal testing
• Display command of the subject matter
• Budget class time effectively
• Other Duties to Students:
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Establish and communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Engage students in conversation to encourage language development
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their ML teacher concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Professional Contacts and
  
  Activities:
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methods
• Provide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basis
• Multilingual Learning-Specific Duties:
• Provide instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's ELP
• Work cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil
• Provide support instruction in the regular classroom or the resource center as assigned
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, as indicated on ELP's, and as often as general education students are evaluated and informed of their progress
• Assist in the evaluation of students referred for ML services
• Other:
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:
District benefit package for full-time employees working 20+ hours per week:
Medical/vision/dental insurance $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage Employee assistance program (EAP) Unlimited accumulation of sick leave Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable) Reimbursement of up to $550 for credits per year

Terms of Employment:
By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.