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English Learner Paraeducator
Summer Pathfinder Program
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people." - Join the journey.
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.
The Burlington School District and The Department of Multilingual Learners is seeking English Learner (EL) paraeducators for the Pathfinder EL Summer enrichment program at Burlington High School. The 4-week EL Pathfinder Program allows English Learners who are entering grades 9-12 to enhance their skills in English for academic purposes AND offers an opportunity to work on a multifaceted project to help educators learn more about the strengths and needs of multilingual learners. The program includes targeted skill development in Math and English, active learning and paid work experience for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma plus at least 2 years of additional education
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in education or related field
- Commitment to work all 4 program weeks
Experience:
- Previous experience working with English language learners English content, academic language, and in project-based learning.
- Previous experience working in a summer learning program. Or understanding of summer learning preferred
- Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the Burlington School District's goal is to provide every student with an educational experience enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation.
Location Burlington High School
Dates/Times: 6/23/25 - 7/18/25 (no class on July 4th)
**CONTINGENT UPON GRANT FUNDING**
