Multi-Language Learner; MLL) Paraprofessional

Multi-Language Learner (MLL) Paraprofessional

Location:

Workman Elementary School

Hours:

30 hours per week Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified status:
  Associates degree or higher, or 60 college credit hours, or Passed the Work Keys test or the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Experience working with school-age children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of EL methods.
• Bilingual candidates must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff and parents.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in screening students for eligibility.
• Assists teacher in designing and implementing data-driven individual learning plans based on English Language Proficiency standards.
• Supports classroom learning and English Language Proficiency Standards under the direction of the teacher in small groups or with individual students.
• Assists students with classroom assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Provides and interprets cultural information to facilitate diversity and cultural understanding within the school community.
• Provides assistance with parent/school communication.
• Attends meetings and activities relevant to the EL program and assigned elementary schools as directed.
• Handles compliance documentation as directed by EL Director.
• Travels to different sites to assist students.
• Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
• Assists and performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• May support student supervision.
• Provides clinic/first aid/medication support to students.

Reports To:

Student Services Supervisor

Rate of Pay: $18.06 (MLL classification)

Beginning Date:
As soon as possible

Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Method of Application:

Internal Applicants:
Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Letter of interest Updated resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section).

External Applicants:
Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer Resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section).

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00. Deadline:
Open until filled