Paraprofessional - Spanish language speaker

Paraprofessional - Spanish Language Speaker

Job Goal:
Support young students in class with learning English and making appropriate grade level growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with set up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Plan, develop and implement class curriculum approved by the teacher
• Provide instructional support services under the supervision of the teacher
• Provide corrective feedback to students and re-teach as necessary
• Serve as mentor to the students
• Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors and students
• Support individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning activities
• Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials
• Assist in administering pre- and post-testing
• Conduct parental involvement activities
• May be asked to support students in unified arts classes (Art, Music, World Cultures, PE and Library)
• Complete written reports and assigned tasks related to the functions
• Participate in meetings as requested
• Assist with assessments, data collection, behavior plans and transitions.
• May be asked to attend curriculum meetings and classroom team meetings.
• Follow the schedule provided by the supervising teacher
• Cover classes when needed.
• Complete additional tasks assigned.

Experience/

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Para Pro Test
• Experience in public education in an urban setting, preferred
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents
• Knowledge of current educational practices

The Lowell Community Charter Public School is committed to creating an environment of inclusion cross-geography and across traditional lines of differences, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.