JCMS English Learner; EL Paraprofessional

Job Title

Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with student support to meet instructional goals and objectives
*** It is not required that you be able to speak another language. Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement interventions
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel) - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent and completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable FLSA Status:
Non-exempt