English Language Learner; ELL) Paraprofessional Ketchikan Charter School; KCS

English Language Learner (ELL) Paraprofessional

Ketchikan Charter School (KCS)

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

Ketchikan Alaska

Job Purpose:

To provide direct, non-judgmental reading support to students working below grade level under the guidance of certified teachers. By delivering structured, small-group and one-on-one literacy activities, the Paraprofessional helps bridge learning gaps, build reading confidence, and create an encouraging environment where struggling readers can thrive.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Instruction:
Small Group & 1-on-1 Support. Lead daily practice sessions in foundational reading skills (phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and reading fluency) following lesson plans provided by the ELL teacher or classroom teacher. Provide instruction and programs that meets students' individual needs, abilities and interests. Develops Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for eligible students. Develop students' functional English speaking and reading skills.

2. Teamwork:
Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Works cooperatively with school employees, students and visitors.

3. Administration:
Administers the State mandated ESL assessment(s), and maintains files and records.

4. Child Supervision:
Must be able to deal with a wide variety of students. May perform supervision duties as assigned by the building administrator. May supervise students at restrooms, in the cafeteria, and on the playground.

Requirements:

1. Requires High School Diploma and advanced training.

2. Requires a thorough understanding of classroom management skills and methods of dealing with youth who may have behavior issues.

3. Requires a willingness to perform various job-related duties. A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to work cooperatively with others is essential.

4. Requires skill in conducting tutorial sessions and using various media to help the student with regular classroom assignments.

5. Requires ability to keep accurate records and track student attendance.

6. Requires pre-service and in-service training programs.

7. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff and students.

Mathematical Skill:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Problem Solving:
Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Student Service:
Manages difficult or emotional situations in a positive manner. Responds promptly to student needs. Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork:
Contributes to building a positive work environment.

Diversity:
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics:
Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethics.

Judgment:
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.

Planning/Organizing:
Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism:
Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for their own actions.

Quality:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Safety and Security:
Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance and punctuality:
Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:
Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of…