JOB TITLE:  PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELA
English Language Development in bilingual setting

 

SUPERVISED BY:  Principal

 

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES COORDINATED BY: Classroom Teacher(s) SUPERVISES: NIA

 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Year: School Year

 

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist classroom teacher by providing supplemental instruction for students under the supervision of a licensed teacher for students.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Frequency

I. Support instruction and reinforce the assigned content to students.	D
2. Implement and follow lesson plans designed by teachers using the District curriculum and, when applicable, grade student work under supervision. Specialist instruction may include special events such as programs and field days as agreed upon by the building Principal.	D
3. Use instructional equipment, including computers, in individualized group activities.	D
4. Communicate with teachers and other staff the academic and/or behavioral progress of students.	AsN
5. Attend staff, team meetings, parent conferences, professional development, and events when appropriate.	AsN
6. Reinforce academic curriculum and/or District policies in daily job performance.	D
7. Act as Substitute Teacher in emergency situations.	AsN
8. Demonstrates the commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.	AsN
9. Perform other duties assigned by the teacher or Principal.	Ongoing

 

CONTACTS: Students, parents, administrative staff, teachers, vendors.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•       High school diploma or equivalent
•       Effective communication and interpersonal skills
•       2 years previous successful experience with children preferred. Clerical skills appropriate to duties of position
•       Valid community First Aid and CPR card (or acquire within 6 months of hire)
•       Demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, English and/or demonstrate an understanding of teaching to diverse language needs as determined by District assessment
•       Training in Second Language Acquisition or instruction (or begin training within 6 months of hire)
•       Training required to meet accreditation standards
•       Substitute Authorization Preferred

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

  

For all positions, experience is determined by years of work in the same job title. Experience that is similar but not the same job may be calculated at a 3:1 credit for years of experience. Year of Experience shall be whole numbers and not partial years.