ELL Paraprofessional

Parapros

The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department. Qualifications of Employment:
High school diploma or GED required Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees) Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed) Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves Professional communication skills All:
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred Proper grammar usage with English All:
Basic computer skills Typing, email Clerks:
Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred Preschool parapros only:
Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD) Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc) Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers Substitute if needed Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics Building Duties:
Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work Restraint & De-escalation training Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc. May need to grade student work Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed Uphold confidentiality - FERPA Mandated Reporter Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc) Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance Parent communication regarding students Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days Follow all RSD policies and procedures Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Specific to this position:
Essential Responsibilities Provide instructional support to English Learners in grades K12 based on student and school needs. Assist ESL teachers and classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies and accommodations designed to support English Learners. Provide small-group and/or individual instruction targeting English language development and academic content. Push into general education classrooms to support EL students with grade-level content, assignments, vocabulary, academic language, and classroom participation.

Reinforce English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Provide scaffolding, modeling, visuals, vocabulary support, and other strategies to help ELs access grade-level instruction. Assist students in understanding classroom directions, academic vocabulary, assignments, and content. Provide overflow interpreting support when district or school interpreters are unavailable or when additional language support is needed. Perform other duties related to ESL student and family support as assigned.

Qualifications Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Biliteracy in Spanish and English is preferred, including the ability to read and write effectively in both languages. Previous experience working with children, English Learners, or in a school setting preferred. 60 college hours or must be able to pass a Paraprofessional exam