EL Paraeducator Assistant @ Incline HS

Summary Description

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 to support and reinforce language needs and build academic language and content knowledge.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts or pre‑teach to build background knowledge allowing 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 to provide feedback to students, EL teacher, site facilitator, and/or general education teacher.
• Collaborates with instructional staff to improve the overall quality of student language outcomes.
• Under the direction of the EL teacher/EL facilitator, helps to instruct English learners to demonstrate language acquisition progress and gain 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 work with children, staff members, and related responsibilities.
• Monitors and assists “newcomer” students as needed in class, at lunch, and recess.
• Models effective English communication to develop students’ ability to communicate in the 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 various educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends required meetings and in‑service presentations to acquire and/or convey information related to job functions.
• Performs additional duties related to the position as assigned.

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

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

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 extended periods:
  Continuously
• Standing for extended periods:
  Occasionally
• Walking for extended periods:
  Rarely
• Bending or stooping:
  Rarely
• Reaching above shoulder height:
  Rarely
• Pushing/pulling objects:
  Rarely
• Climbing stairs or ladders:
  Rarely
• Operating heavy machinery:
  Never
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions:
  Occasionally
• Exposure to loud noises:
  Continuou…