EL/BILINGUAL Paraprofessional

Utica Community School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools seeks a part-time EL/Bilingual Paraprofessional to support K-6 students. The role runs 4 hours daily from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with location and hours subject to change based on student and program needs.

Candidates should have English proficiency, some college/associate degree, and the ability to work with non-English-speaking students. The position emphasizes literacy intervention, data-keeping, and collaboration with teachers and EL consultants.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required; second language ability preferred.
• Two years of college, an associate's degree, or passing specific certification tests.
• Ability to work with minimal and/or non-English speaking students.
• Assist EL students with literacy and group instruction under EL Consultants.
• Maintain anecdotal records and occasional parent interaction.
• Commitment to language acquisition training throughout the year.
• Good attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group instruction to K-6 English learner students under EL Consultants.
• Support literacy intervention for English learners.
• Location and hours may change based on student and program needs.
• Work year is aligned with student attendance.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language

Communication skills

Attendance

Calm demeanor

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Two years of college / associate's degree or MTTC/WorkKeys/ParaPro

Job description

Qualifications:

• English language proficiency required. Second language proficiency preferred.
• Two years of college, an associate's degree, or have passed the Basic Skills Test for teacher certification (MTTC), the WorkKeys Assessment Test, or the ETS ParaPro Assessment for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals Test preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs along with ability and desire to work with minimal and/or non-English speaking student population.
• Ability to assist student(s) with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Deliver small group instruction to K-6 English learner students under the direction of the classroom teachers and EL Consultants.
• Ability to follow through with literacy intervention support.
• Commitment to participate in language acquisition training throughout the year.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Must possess high level of communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of EL intervention. Foster positive student relationships.
• Maintain anecdotal records. Some charting/logging and parent interaction may be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality, and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Good attendance required.

Description:

• 4 hrs a day - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm - EL/BILINGUALParaprofessional
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Work year based on student attendance.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.