Litchfield High School; .S.D. Paraprofessional Position

Litchfield High School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Paraprofessional to join our team for the  school year. This position supports multilingual learners by providing academic development assistance, helping students access instruction, and fostering meaningful communication between students, families, and school staff.

The paraprofessional works collaboratively with classroom teachers, English Learner (EL) staff, and families to promote student achievement, language acquisition, and positive school engagement.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, families, and staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience working with children, families, or diverse communities is preferred.
• Successful completion of the Para educator Assessment, or possession of an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualifying credentials.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Provide academic and language support to multilingual learners in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
• Reinforce instruction and learning objectives under the direction of licensed teachers.
• Assist students in developing English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Support students in understanding classroom expectations, assignments, and directions.
• Adapt and prepare instructional materials as directed by licensed staff.
• Collaborate with EL teachers, classroom teachers, interventionists, and other support personnel to meet student needs.
• Facilitate communication between school staff and Spanish-speaking students and families through interpretation and translation as appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with students and families while fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with the administration of language proficiency assessments and data collection as directed.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal data privacy requirements.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training opportunities as assigned.

• Located just one hour west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Litchfield offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to urban amenities.
• Member of the Wright County Conference, providing strong regional partnerships and opportunities for students.
• A 1:1 Apple district where all students are provided iPads and staff are equipped with both Mac Books and iPads to support teaching and learning.
• Strong community support and a collaborative district culture.
• Committed to innovation, inclusion, and student success.

Litchfield Public Schools offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact: Jason Michels, Litchfield High School Principal at  x 4119) email: jmichels

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