Educational Language Paraprofessional

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District seeks an EL instructional assistant to support English language learners in grades K–12. The role is 7.0 hours/day, 195 days/year, with push-in/pull-out support, testing, and data management.

You will collaborate with teachers to develop EL plans, assist with accommodations and progress reports, maintain student records, and engage families. Minimum qualifications: college coursework or an associate degree (ParaPro or higher) and one year of

Formación

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• One year of related successful work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsabilidades

• Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades K–12
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement
• Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) and collaborate with classroom teachers
• Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports
• Help implement differentiated instruction with classroom teachers
• Develop curriculum to help EL students acquire English
• Use varied instructional techniques (whole group, small group, or individual)
• Compile and maintain a profile summary for each student
• Gather and report data for required reports (Ohio Dept. of Education, grants, etc.)
• Establish and maintain communication with parents and engage families
• Participate in EL Team monthly meetings and professional development

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment experience

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate's degree or higher or 2 years college

ParaPro assessment

Descripción del empleo

Internal applicants have until Monday, October 26, 2026 to apply.

Description

Assist teachers with instruction of English language learners or English as a second language.

Job Summary

7.0 hours/day (8:15 AM to 3:45 PM), 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Responsibilities

• Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades Kindergarten-12th.
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades K through 12th, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports for school students.
• Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help EL students acquire the English language.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (Ohio Dept. of Education, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Participate in EL Team monthly meetings
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• One year of related successful work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualification

Experience working with English language learners or English as a second language.

Salary

$17.47/hour non-degreed; $19.74/hour 2-year degree; $21.50/teaching certificate

Hiring Manager

Patrick McNichols, Principal

HR Staff

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

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