Anticipated MLL Summer Program - Paraprofessional

*Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

MLL Summer program runs from  July 7 - July 31 and may vary by days and times.

Location: TBD

Job Summary:  This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the general academic and functional support of typically developing elementary students and/or students who are multi language learners. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with a range of typically developing children, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans as part of an MTSS model and/or working with students who are acquiring English as a second language.

Responsibilities:

• MLL paras will support students in acquiring English as a second language, may perform verbal or written translations and support home school communication. 
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists children with academic and/or functional skills of previously introduced concepts following teacher instruction and direction.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary, using district safety care techniques and standards.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follows teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control, good judgment, patience and conducts self in a professional manner at all times in person and in writing .
• Supervises students during play periods, lunch periods, detention and/or during student arrival and dismissal both indoors and out of doors.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Provides positive reinforcers as dictated by the Behavioral Support Plan as part of the MTSS model.
• Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
• Receives additional training if deemed necessary for the position including training to work collaboratively with students who exhibit social/emotional disorders or behavioral disorders.
• Assists the teacher in providing instruction to individuals with developmental behavioral challenges.
• Utilizes approved de-escalation strategies and supervises students in a designated de-escalation area with other adults in safe proximity.
• Supports students with re-entry following de-escalation time.
• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Work with children in a sensitive, respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential computer applications as required, including data collection techniques, Microsoft and Google Suites.
• Ability to learn computer applications in order to assist students with academic needs.
• MLL paras must have fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese or other world languages.
• Additional duties as required to support students in the learning environment.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

  Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Prefer three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the ParaPro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2.
• Certification & Licensing:
• Must maintain First Aid, and Safety Care Certification.
• Physical Requirements: 
• walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing , turning stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception pulling, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire. 

Please note that all school year positions, both certified and non-certified, posted during the school year are temporary unless otherwise indicated to allow for internal movement at the close of the respective school year.

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