ESOL Paraprofessional

POSITION TITLE:        ESL Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:      

• High school diploma
• At least one (1) of the following:
1. Two (2) years of college credit;
2. An associate’s degree (or higher);
3. Provide evidence of passing the Arkansas State Board of Education adopted Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Possess basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support students learning.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate patience, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Eagerness to work with children of all abilities, languages, and cultural backgrounds.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  185 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs School Board policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting students in achieving academic and social success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Be an intregal part of the ESOL Team and collaborate with classroom content teachers.
• Provide English language acquisition and academic assistance to students, one-on-one or in small groups.
• To train and implement EL Achieve English Language Development ELD Curriculum Program.
• Support the preparation of instructional materials that reflect appropriate ELL modifications and accommodations.
• Re-word and/or clarify lesson content in a comprehensible manner given a student's level of English proficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Support supervision of and monitor students throughout the school day.
• Provide clerical support for program and administration.
• Collect student data and share information with appropriate staff.
• Support and promote the district’s mission, vision and values.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Exhibit professionalism and culturally proficient skills and attitudes.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.