EL Paraeducator Assistant HQ @ Wooster High School

english language development

highly qualified (hq) status: applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing service (ets) with a score of at least 460.

english language development

highly qualified (hq) status: applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing service (ets) with a score of at least 460.

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.
• monitors and assists "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:

• completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field).
• one year of relevant experience.

• high school diploma.
• two years of experience as a para educator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role.

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