English Learner; EL Paraprofessional; Elementary-Bilingual

Reports To

Building Principal, EL Teacher, General Director of Cultural Innovation

Bilingual paraprofessionals are members of the classroom instructional team who provide assistance and support to English language learners. Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certified staff, bilingual paraprofessionals assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, record keeping, management of student behavior, and classroom safety. Communication with students, support staff, parents, and other family members are an important part of this job.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 hours of college credit or pass the State-Approved Assessment
• Fluency in Spanish and English. Able to read and write in both languages.
• Skills in the use of computers
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Fundamental understanding of students who are English language learners (ELL), experience working with ELLs is preferred
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to lift
• In good health
• Adaptable to a variety of situations

• Speaking, hearing, seeing, and manual dexterity
• Coordination of eye/hand for such activities as keyboarding, calculation, word processing
• Bending/stooping, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Assist teachers with daily instruction
• Assist students in achieving their individual objectives
• Act as interpreter for Spanish speaking families
• Work differentiated hours twice a year during parent-teacher conferences
• Direct activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups
• Work with teachers to modify activities to meet student’s needs
• Perform informal assessment activities
• Assist teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance
• Monitor classroom when teacher is otherwise occupied
• Clerical functions
• Assist in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials
• Other duties as assigned