Paraeducator, Multilingual Learner Services-PRIDE Academy Pos#10327292

DEFINITION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to limited or non-English speaking students in an assigned learning environment; tutor students individually or in small groups; prepare instructional materials and perform general clerical duties in support of learning activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to limited and non-English speaking students in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
• Assist in instructing limited-English speaking students in English as a second language and oral language development.
• Provide instructional presentations in a designated second language as directed by the teacher.
• Translate written materials and interpret for limited and non-English speaking parents and students at meetings, conferences and in the classroom in a designated second language.
• Administer and score language tests to students to determine level of English proficiency.
• Prepare instructional materials by sorting, assembling, duplicating and laminating materials. 7. Prepare and maintain inventories of materials and equipment used in instructional activities. 8. Maintain records related to student attendance and grades.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
• Confer with teacher regarding student progress and problems.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups, reinforcing and following up on the teacher’s lessons.
• Attend inservices, workshops and meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications Guide

Knowledge of:

• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Methods and techniques used in instructing limited and non-English speaking students.
• Basic subjects taught in elementary school.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic recordkeeping methods.
  
  

Ability To

• Learn and implement instructional techniques utilized with limited non-English speaking students.
• Translate written materials and interpret for parents, students and teachers in a designated second language.
• Maintain records related to student progress and grades.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform routine clerical tasks in support of instructional activities.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those others.
  
  

Licenses And Other Certification

Some positions in this classification may be required to possess a valid California Driver’s License in order to drive personal vehicle from site to site to conduct work.

NCLB Certification Required In One Of Three Ways

• Possession of an Associates Degree (AA);
• Completion of 48 college semester units (official transcripts required); or
• Completion and passage of the District-approved NCLB proficiency test.
  
  

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience with school age children in an organized setting.

Working Conditions

Elementary school classroom or other learning environment.

ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED NCLB/EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Work Year

9 months / 3.5 hours

8:00 am-11:30 am

Salary Classification:20

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