Language Paraprofessional - Shared position Twenty Wells Elementary and Mill Elementary

Language Support Paraprofessional

The Language Support Paraprofessional provides academic, linguistic, and cultural support to English Learner students in a variety of classroom and school settings. This role works closely with the MEL (Multilingual English Learner Program) Facilitator, general education teachers, and school staff to ensure equitable access to curriculum and a supportive learning environment for Multilingual English Learner (MEL) students. The Language Support Paraprofessional will also be involved in administering English language proficiency assessments to determine students' performance levels and to identify language acquisition needs.

Additionally, the Language Support Paraprofessional will facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff, including interpretation and translation when appropriate. This is a shared position with Twenty Wells Elementary and Old Mill Elementary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct instructional support to Multilingual English Learner students under the supervision of the school administrator and/or licensed staff.
• Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction and language development activities within the general classroom setting.
• Support Newcomer students by providing essential orientation, registration assistance, and access to district and school resources to ensure a smooth and informed transition into the educational system.
• Support students in understanding classroom content, assignments, and assessments.
• Facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff, including interpretation and translation when appropriate and qualified.
• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to admin, school building facilitators, and teachers.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, school specialists, students' teachers, counselors, and other school personnel to ensure that English Learners' academic and social-emotional needs are being met.
• Meet individually with English Learner students to check on academic progress (grades, homework, attendance, etc.) based on referrals or at-risk determinations.
• Document students' academic progress, attendance tracking, and other requested data tracking documentation needs.
• Assist with English proficiency assessments such as WIDA screenings and WIDA ACCESS testing processes.
• Support school and district efforts to communicate and involve MEL families which may include translation support for school meetings and/or events.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to district policies and procedures.
• Attend district and school training related to paraprofessional qualifications and skills.

Additional

Skills:

• Bilingual skills. Fluent in Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in written form to supervisor is essential.
• Ability to check email daily and respond via email when necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and continually maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and MEL families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, families, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with English Learner students.
• Willing to adjust and/or change based on supervisory feedback.
• Must work well independently with self-initiative and organization skills.

Equipment Use:

• Standard office equipment when necessary, such as school device/computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional district/school meetings may require some traveling during the workday.

Work Environment:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance will be considered.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is required (submit diploma or certification within the job application)
• Minimum Age:
  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Contract:

• 29 hours per week, student-contact days (approximately 177 school days), Time Card Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule :
  Level E Rate 1 ($15.85/hr starting pay); additional pay for Associate and/or Bachelor Degrees Not Benefit Eligible