Learning Support Paraprofessional - Bilingual English​/Spanish

Description

The Learning Support Paraprofessional will provide students with instructional support and assistance in Spanish and English, and supervise students in the lunchroom, playground, or other designated locations to ensure a positive, safe environment. Duties include instructing small groups of students, working with individual students one-on-one, leading classroom transition activities, supervising quiet time, and directing movement of groups to and from classrooms, playground, and lunchroom in a safe and organized manner.

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Supervise large groups of students in the lunchroom, playground, or in the classroom.
• Direct movement of groups to and from classrooms, playground, and lunchroom in a safe and organized manner.
• Monitor student behavior consistent with school rules and report unacceptable behavior to the principal as needed.
• Identify and report unsafe people and situations.
• Suggest and supervise group games and activities on the playground; supervise outdoor play equipment and report safety hazards.
• Complete routine paperwork and perform record-keeping related to monitoring activities.
• Attend to minor medical needs as needed.
• Work with students individually or in small groups under the supervision of the classroom teacher; reinforce instructional plans.
• Provide instructional assistance and motivate students in all subject areas; plan and prepare study aids (e.g., flash cards, worksheets).
• Assist teachers with classroom activities; lead breakout sessions; manage student behavior in small groups to create a safe, positive learning environment.
• Monitor and report progress of individual students to teachers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Minimum two (2) years post-secondary education required or ability to successfully pass the paraprofessional HQ proficiency exam.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a curriculum support capacity with students of various ages; successful experience working with school-age children.
• Ability and inclination to take charge of student behavior as circumstances suggest; identify potentially unsafe people and situations.
• Skill to assist students in learning; understanding of concepts and skills.
• Ability to work in a supportive relationship with teachers and schools; adapt to different classroom environments and teaching/learning styles.
• Effective behavioral management skills; ability to take work direction from teachers and resource staff.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff; awareness and appreciation of cultural differences.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Mobility to work in a classroom, ability to stand for extended periods, strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, vision to read printed materials and computer screens, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a classroom setting. Occasional travel required to locations throughout the District.

1.0 FTE for 81 days. SEIU Contract. Range:
Step-1 $ 25.45 per hour. Position-specific benefits information is available.