Paraeducator (ESL)

We have the following opening for the 2024-2025 school year:

DISTRICT-WIDE ESL PARAEDUCATOR

• 5.75 paid hrs/day
• Hours TBD
• $17.51/hour after 60-day probationary period
• Start Date: ASAP

TITLE: District ESL Paraeducator

DATE: March 2025

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma with post-secondary education (preferred) and/or experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: District ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, hours of work based on student need (hours will be between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

DUTY ASSIGNMENT: Assignments are based on full-day, building will vary based on student need

JOB DUTIES

• Frequent collaboration with the ESL teacher and classroom teachers to discuss student progress and needs (Examples: spend time in ESL small group instruction, conversations with the ESL teacher regarding strategies and student needs, etc.)
• Works with the student and classroom teacher to ensure that student accommodations are followed
• Provides proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance to ELL students
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• May use assistive technology as well as native language to communicate with students
• Supervising English Learners at lunch/recess as assigned by ESL Teacher
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Participate in ESL para team meetings and district paraprofessional training

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary and work year assigned according to the Letter of Assignment.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building-level administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. More physical demands could be possible based on student needs. Stooping and kneeling occasionally. Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently. Must be able to remain mobile throughout the workday. Works in standard office and school building environments.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district will provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and personnel practices. Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring, placement, promotion, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and layoff or termination. The school district will take affirmative action in major job categories where women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities are underrepresented. Employees will support and comply with the district’s established equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. Employees will be given notice of this policy annually.

DISCLAIMER:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.