ESL Paraeducator

English Learner Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

High School diploma. Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement Speaks the language of the supported students Evidence of emotional stability and maturity

Reports To:

Building Principal

Job Goal:
Responsible for working with students whose primary language is not English.

Inputs (activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule) Evidence (what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar) Outcomes (what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?):

• Language Support
  - Provide one-on-one or small group language instruction to ELL students
  - Assist ELL students in understanding and completing classroom tasks
  - Support students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English
  - Help students build academic vocabulary across subject areas
• Classroom Assistance
  - Support lead teachers in adapting lessons and materials for ELL students
  - Assist in creating a welcoming and culturally responsive classroom environment
  - Help manage classroom activities, focusing on the needs of ELL students
  - Facilitate communication between ELL students and their English-speaking peers
• Cultural Liaison
  - Act as a cultural bridge between ELL students, their families, and the school
  - Assist in translating and interpreting when necessary (if bilingual) - Help students and families navigate school systems and cultural differences
  - Support teachers in understanding and respecting students' cultural backgrounds
• Academic Support
  - Reinforce concepts taught by the classroom teacher in students' native language if possible
  - Assist ELL students with homework and test preparation
  - Provide additional explanations of academic content as needed
  - Support ELL students in using educational technology and resources
• Language Assessment and Progress Monitoring
  - Assist in administering language proficiency assessments
  - Help collect data on students' language development progress
  - Participate in the identification and reclassification process for ELL students
  - Support teachers in tracking and documenting ELL students' academic progress
• Collaboration and Communication
  - Work closely with ELL teachers, classroom teachers, and other support staff
  - Participate in team meetings regarding ELL student progress and needs
  - Communicate regularly with teachers about students' language development and academic challenges
  - Assist in maintaining open lines of communication with ELL students' families
• Resource Development
  - Help create or adapt learning materials for ELL students
  - Assist in developing visual aids and language support tools
  - Contribute to the creation of culturally relevant educational resources
  - Organize and maintain ELL resources and materials
• Professional Development
  - Attend training sessions on ELL instructional strategies and cultural competence
  - Stay informed about best practices in second language acquisition
  - Participate in workshops on working with diverse student populations
  - Seek opportunities to improve personal language skills if bilingual