ESL Paraprofessional

Bilingual Paraprofessional

Position Title:

Bilingual Paraprofessional

Reports To:

Building Principal

Mission Statement of District:
To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional endorsement on educator license issued by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board
• Ability to communicate effectively in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in the use of office computer equipment, related software applications, and other standard office machines
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents both verbally and in writing
• Assist the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students, and reviewing their work
• Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher
• Assist the teacher in communicating with parents
• Translate orally between the native language and English for students, parents, and school staff
• Translate written materials between the native language and English, including correspondence, forms, applications, notices, instructional materials, and other written materials of the school
• Assist teachers in the planning, organizing and implementing of instruction for students in the Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs
• Serve as a tutor for students when requested by the teacher
• Serve as a liaison between parents, students, and the school, explaining school policies, procedures, services, programs, and the goals of the instructional program
• Visit homes when requested to assist with the student's transition between home and school
• Translating for registering students in the building
• Making phone calls to pre-k student families for registration
• Calling parents of sick students for nurse
• Translating during sight and hearing tests for nurse
• Answering phone calls for parents
• Calling parents as needed
• Calling transportation department to see what buses students are on and for pick up and drop off changes
• Calling families for free and reduced lunch application questions
• Translating for parents and staff at IEP meetings
• Writing library book notices
• Translating for p/t conferences
• Calling and translating in person for truancy
• Translate permission slips
• Calling parents about needing vaccinations for the nurse
• Calling parents for speech therapy

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Prompt arrival and full effort throughout the duration of every shift
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and board policy
• Work cooperatively with other school personnel, students and parents
• Meet, as required, with students, parents, administrators and/or consultants
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records and maintain confidentiality of same as required by law, board policy or building/department procedures
• Maintain student discipline with a focus on student safety in accordance with Board policy
• Assist the student one on one with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher
• Assist the student with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher
• Observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the teacher
• Assist the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and preparation of instructional materials, set up of centers, preparation of displays and bulletin boards, and other noninstructional tasks as assigned
• Assist the teacher and student with cleanup from activities
• Assist the student with movement among activities
• Assist the student with the use of specialized equipment
• Assist the teacher with supervision of the student
• Communicate with parents as directed by the teacher/supervisor
• Accompany and assist the teacher in supervision of student on approved instructional field trips
• Arrange furniture and equipment as necessary to accommodate student for various learning activities and experiences
• Assist student with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school
• Help student with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities
• Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of student
• Assist the teacher in managing interruptions and emergencies
• Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend required meetings
• Serve as a role model for students and staff…