Paraeducator IA​/English Language Learner Assistant - Bilingual

Hours

Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website.

Supports students with and without disabilities. Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in a classroom, to assist teaching staff. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

• Provide instructional support to multilingual learners in the general education classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Reinforce academic vocabulary and language structures across content areas
• Assist students in understanding classroom directions, assignments, and instructional materials by clarifying language and concepts
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and adhere to all district policies and procedures
• Assist with implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in students' educational plans when applicable
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to language acquisition, instructional strategies, and cultural competency

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and administrators
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support students with diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs

Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational setting.

Paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, must provide a copy of a transcript showing the highest degree earned. The final pathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts Para Pro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment.

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring.

• Experience working with multilingual learners or students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in languages represented within the school community

• Patient, flexible, and student-centered
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative while working under the direction of certified staff
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment for all students
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and training related to English language development and inclusive practices