ELL Paraprofessional

Part-time ELL Paraprofessional

Macon R-1 School District is looking to fill a part-time ELL (English Language Learner) Paraprofessional for the  school year.

As part of our team, responsibilities will be:

• Provide direct support to students who don't speak English as a first language
• Help students understand directions and class expectations
• Assists with classwork and other learning activities
• Translates and interprets for students and families
• Communicates effectively with teachers, parents and other staff members
• Delivers lessons ranging from the basics of the English language to more advanced levels
• Help students develop English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of digital resources, tools, and instructional applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children, preferably in the educational setting
• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background and fingerprint check

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.