Paraprofessional - ML

Paraprofessional - ML (Multi-lingual)

Portage Support Professionals Association

Monday-Friday 7:10 to 2:40 with a 30 minute lunch

Portage Northern High School & Portage North Middle Schools

$18.00/Hour

Under the direction of the teacher, the ESL Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students in the district who are non-speakers of English.

• Assists teacher in teaching language arts to non-native English-speaking students using appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in basic communication skills to facilitate transition into the regular instructional program.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adopt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil to the extent possible.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students on follow-up activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• The equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate's degree or higher OR the successful completion of the MDE approved Paraprofessional standards test (ETS).
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated abilities in the area of interpersonal communication.
• A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy:
Human Resources Director Jennifer Meisterheim and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Russell Gerbers. Contact information: , 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002