Multi-Lingual Learner; EL, ELL Paraprofessional

Overview

Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students.

• Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include small group and/or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques as guided by the teacher.
• Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions by keeping daily student outcome reports.
• Administer assessments and screeners that contribute to teachers  decisions regarding eligibility for entry into the Title I program, creating appropriate interventions, progress-monitoring, and exiting students from the Title I program.
• May attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
• Maintain student files as required by federal, state, and local guidelines to track student progress and maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Maintain activity logs and time-and-effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I students.
• May serve as an active member of teams such as RTI, data, PBS, or school improvement teams.
• Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan and help maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or

• Obtain an associate s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

The State Board of Education approved formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may demonstrate this knowledge:

• Basic Skills Examination MTTC – A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on mathematics, in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional
• Readiness Exam
• ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460

While no longer available, the following assessments would also provide qualification:

• Work Keys – Required Scores:
  Reading for Information 4;
  Applied Mathematics 4;
  Writing 3 (Business Writing was NOT approved)

• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations as evidenced through prior experience in personal or professional settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience.
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Administrative and Support Services