ELL Para Educator - Part Time

Park County School District 6 ELL Para-Educator

Salary: $19.70 - $33.20

Purpose Statement:
The job of Para-Educator - ELL is done for the purpose of assisting a regular classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of qualifying students whose first language is not English, performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

Essential Functions:

• Assists ELL students, individually or in small groups, with assignments for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assists with management of ELL student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques for the purpose of enhancing educational progress and maintaining a safe, orderly environment for learning.
• Assists ELL students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments, drills, practices and study activities for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Collaborates with teachers and teacher assistants for the purpose of supporting ELL student success and meeting educational needs.
• Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information for the purpose of supporting the work of the teacher and providing necessary information.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff and parents/guardian for the purpose of preserving the privacy of all individuals/families involved with the District.
• Modifies and makes accommodations to classroom work/homework for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce academic objectives.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for the purpose of enhancing the learning of assigned ELL students.
• Requisition s an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment to be stored, used and maintained for the purpose of enhancing the teaching/learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and office technology;

and using curriculum and instructional techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; strategies for teaching/learning; age appropriate activities/behaviors;

cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; keyboarding; methods of instruction and training; office equipment and technology; recordkeeping and record retention practices; and school safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data;

and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; remaining flexible and calm when under duress;

organizing tasks; working with frequent interruptions; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a…