EL Paraeducator Assistant HQ @ Vaughn Middle School

para educator assistant i

english language development

under general supervision of site administration, assists teaching staff in providing english learner (el) students with individual and/or group instruction. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Performs related duties as required.

• adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the el teacher and/or el facilitator for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing language needs and building academic language and content knowledge.
• assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts or pre‑teaching to build background knowledge that allows el students to comprehend or have equitable access to grade‑level (tier i) content.
• monitors current and/or former el student progress toward language/content objectives and targets for the purpose of providing feedback to students, el teacher, site facilitator, and/or general education teacher.
• collaborate with instructional staff for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student language outcomes.
• under the direction of the el teacher/el facilitator, helps to instruct english learners for the purpose of showing language acquisition progress and gaining academic skills.
• demonstrates understanding of students' language needs/proficiency levels and designs lessons to increase receptive and productive language development.
• demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach.
• maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children, staff members, and all aspects of his/her work.
• monitor and assist “newcomer” students as needed in class, at lunch, and recess.
• models english communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the english language.
• promotes el students’ self‑esteem through positive language instruction and encouragement.
• demonstrates an understanding of the social cultural context of activities performed in class.
• monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• attends required meetings and in‑service presentations assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• additional duties: performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

• option 1:
  • completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field).
  • and
  • one (1) year of relevant experience.
• option 2:
  • high school diploma.
  • and
  • two (2) years of experience as a para educator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role.

licenses/certificates: none

• educational principles and techniques.
• physical, emotional, and academic needs of students.
• discipline and behavior modification strategies.
• english usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• basic mathematics.
• office procedures, file, and records management.
• common office equipment.

• instructing el students in academic and self‑care areas.
• preparing lesson plans and teaching aids.
• building student confidence and cooperation.
• communicating tactfully with parents and staff.
• evaluating situations and taking effective action.
• typing, spelling, reading, writing, and speaking english proficiently.
• maintaining accurate records and summaries.
• developing instructional materials and performing math computations.
• operating office and audio‑visual equipment.
• following oral and written instructions.
• establishing effective working relationships.

• lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: rarely
• lifting objects over 25 lbs.: rarely
• sitting for…