Bilingual Paraprofessional - Student Support & ESL

JENNINGS COUNTY SCHOOLS; Indiana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings County Schools is seeking a paraprofessional translator to support certified staff in aiding student learning and meeting instructional goals. The role requires Spanish fluency and involves assisting with reading, math, language arts, and computer activities, both in small groups and one-on-one settings.

Responsibilities include classroom prep, record-keeping, behavior management, supervision during lunch/bus/play areas, and facilitating parent communication to involve families in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement interventions.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Ability to work with diverse group

Oral and written reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours

No Child Left Behind Act coursework

Prior experience with special needs

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Jennings County Schools is seeking a paraprofessional translator to support certified staff in aiding student learning and meeting instructional goals. The role requires Spanish fluency and involves assisting with reading, math, language arts, and computer activities, both in small groups and one-on-one settings.

Responsibilities include classroom prep, record-keeping, behavior management, supervision during lunch/bus/play areas, and facilitating parent communication to involve families in