EL Paraeducator Assistant @ Spanish Springs HS

PARA EDUCATOR ASSISTANT I English Language Development 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/or reinforce learning concepts or pre‑teach background knowledge that enables 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 and provides feedback to students, the EL teacher, site facilitator, and/or general‑education teacher.
• Collaborates with instructional staff to improve overall quality of student language outcomes.
• Assists the EL teacher/EL Facilitator in instructing English learners to demonstrate language acquisition progress and gain academic skills.
• Designs lessons that increase receptive and productive language development based on students’ language needs/proficiency levels.
• Displays 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 matters.
• Monitors and assists newcomers in class, at lunch, and recess as needed.
• Models effective English communication to develop student ability to communicate in the language.
• Promotes EL students’ self‑esteem through positive language instruction and encouragement.
• Shows understanding of the social and cultural context of classroom activities.
• 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 assigned to acquire or convey information related to job functions.
• Performs any other duties related to the position as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. The following options outline typical qualifications.

• 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.

• 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 audiovisual 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…