ELL Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Paraprofessional/ELL Para

Date Posted:

12/1/2025

Location:

Rock Springs Junior High School

Date Available:

When Filled

Closing Date:

When Filled

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Job Title:

Title III Paraprofessional (English Language Learner-ELL)

Location:

Rock Springs Junior High School

Reports To:

Building Principal, Title III Coordinator

Terms of Employment:

9 Months/Year

Part-Time, At most 29 hours per week

Salary: P-I $14.56, P-II $17.43, P-III $20.20

Nature and Scope of Job:

The Title III Paraprofessional works under the general direction of the Principal and Title III classroom teachers of the assigned school(s) in which English Language Learner (ELL) students are enrolled. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the students who qualify for services in the Title III program through the reinforcement of the classroom objectives and materials.

Job Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Works with students on an individual or group basis to develop a cognitive and social language base (i.e. emphasized by speaking, teaching, and directing students in English; home language used to clarify, explain, assist)

2. Assists the classroom teachers in bringing the students' achievement standards up to fluent English level

3. Completes the necessary paperwork for program compliance and accountability

4. Promotes the students' achievement through success in the Title III Program as well as the regular classrooms

5. Works collaboratively with the Title III teachers, classroom teachers, Principal, Title III Coordinator for the improvement and enrichment of instruction

6. Participates in professional development opportunities to improve ELL instruction and skills

7. Serves as liaison between home and school; translates at parent involvement activities when available

Other Functions:

1. Participates, when available, in professional development designed for paraprofessionals

2. Follows all school district policies and procedures

3. Keeps informed by reading building and district communications

4. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner

5. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability:

Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in both Spanish and English languages

Demonstrates knowledge of computers and programs appropriate for reading, math, and language support

Exhibits ability to follow ans successfully complete both written and oral directions

Possesses ability to enunciate clearly and communicate positively throughout the work day

Possesses visual acuity, aided or unaided, to read and interpret accurately written reports of a technical nature

Demonstrates the ability to work with various personality types

Maintains sound emotional judgment

Minimum Requirements:

High School Education or Equivalent

Equipment Used:

Computer/Peripherals

Video Play-back Equipment

Audio Play-back Equipment

Photocopy Machine

Physical Demands:

Possesses stamina to remain on feet for periods of as long as 2 full hours without discomfort or excessive fatigue

exhibits stamina to remain seated for periods of as long as 2 hours without discomfort or excessive fatigue

Possesses visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor for at least part of each day

Possesses sufficient strength to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 pounds and be able to move them as far as 50 feet

Environmental Demands:

Occasional exposure to weather extremes

Air conditioned buildings