ELL Paraprofessionals

ELL / Bilingual Paraprofessional

Qualification:

All instructional paraprofessionals must at least possess an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS): PARA. In lieu of this license, possessing a Substitute Teacher or Teacher License is acceptable. In order to qualify for the ELS Paraprofessional License, the applicant must possess:

- High School diploma or equivalent and - 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or
- Associates Degree or
- Passing score on the ACT Work Keys Test. Fluent in Arabic, Polish, or Spanish preferred.

Reports To:

Teacher

Performance Responsibilities:

• Become familiar and responsible with/for ELL materials (including computer and software).
• Works with small groups of ELL students to introduce material and promote ELL independence.
• Works with teacher to reinforce material initially introduced.
• Promotes the development of English language skills for ELL students.
• Provide computer software as reinforced for classroom use.
• Encourage parents participation in program.
• Keep teachers and parents aware of student's progress under the supervision of the teacher.
• Provides optimal learning environment for ELL students.
• Improves self-esteem for ELL students.
• Maintains awareness of different cultures and languages represented in the student population.
• Participates in inservice training programs.
• Assists with program conduct and evaluation.
• Promotes English skills in the areas of vocabulary, language, comprehension, and expressive skills without a loss of identity or appreciation of students' own ethnicity.
• Provides for well organized, smoothly functioning class environment under the direction of the teacher in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• Respects confidentiality of information pertaining to the school and the students. All inquiries from parents regarding their child's progress shall be directed to the teacher.
• Any/All other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administration.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the District's Policy and Administrative Procedures regarding classified employee evaluation.

Salary:
In accordance with the Negotiated Agreement between the Indian Springs School District #109 Board of Education and the Indian Springs School District #109 Paraprofessional Council, Local #571, IFT/AFT.