EL Paraeducator Assistant HQ @Lemmon Valley Elementary

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 Para Pro 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.
• 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.

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 Para Pro 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…