English Language Paraprofessional

Reports to: ESOL Coordinator/Principal

Dept/Campus: Assigned Campuses

Wage/Hour Status: Paraprofessional payscale

Length of Contract: 179

Primary Purpose:

Work under the supervision of the ESOL Coordinator who guides the English language lesson planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Pass the Praxis paraprofessional exam (minimum score - 457) or completion of a minimum of 60 college hours

Must complete all necessary background checks.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Patient and calm demeanor with students and others

Basic academic skills

Bilingual applicants encouraged

EL Paraprofessional whose responsibilities include the following:

1. Working with English Language students whose Native Language is not English.
2. Monitoring and assessing student progress.
3. Assisting the ESOL Coordinator with Language Assessment Evaluations.
4. Working as a liaison between families, teachers, and students.
5. Working as an emergency contact for families.
6. Attend professional development opportunities to learn and implement instructional best practices as assigned by ESOL Coordinator.
7. All duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment