EL Paraprofessional

Carthage School District R9; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage School District R9 seeks an EL Paraprofessional to support language learners and assist the assigned teacher. Primary duties include preparing materials, providing services to students, and promoting effective classroom learning.

The role emphasizes working with language learners, following teacher guidelines, and contributing to a collaborative school environment in Carthage, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Eligible with one of the listed qualifications.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to whom assigned and work with language learners.
• Prepare materials as assigned and provide services to students.
• Move students about the building and communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.

Skills

60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment

Missouri’s 20-hour online training

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Job Title: EL Paraprofessional

Responsible to: Building principal and teacher to whom assigned

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate’s degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Bilingual preferred.

Primary Function:

To assist the teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher. Primary duties will be working with language learners.

Specific Duties:

Program Operation:

• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Classroom Management:

• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with language learners.
• Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.