EL Paraprofessional - Bilingual I-A

Topeka Public Schools USD 501

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Topeka Public Schools USD 501 is seeking bilingual paraprofessionals to support English language learners. Under the supervision of an administrator and certified staff, you will assist the teacher with instruction, organize materials, monitor student behavior, and help with classroom safety.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required, along with a High School Diploma or GED and 48 college credits or state assessment.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 48 college credits or pass the State-Approved Assessment.
  • Fluent in both Spanish and English; reading and writing in both.
  • Proficient with computers and basic software.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Confidential handling of sensitive information.
  • Experience with English language learners preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers with daily instruction.
  • Help students achieve individual objectives.
  • Provide interpretation for Spanish-speaking families.
  • Work varied hours around parent-teacher conferences.
  • Direct activities to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups.
  • Modify activities with teachers to meet student needs.
  • Conduct informal assessments.
  • Assist in data collection and maintaining student records.
  • Help maintain learning centers and instructional materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English
Computer skills
Good interpersonal skills
Follow directions
Maintain confidentiality
Experience with ELLs preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED
48 college credits or state assessment

Job description

Reports To:

Building Principal, ELL Teacher, and ELL Director

Position Purpose:

Bilingual paraprofessionals are members of the classroom instructional team who provide assistance and support to English language learners. Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certified staff, bilingual paraeducators assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, recordkeeping, management of student behavior, classroom safety. Communication with students, support staff, parents, and other family members are an important part of this job.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 48 hours of college credit or pass the State-Approved Assessment
  • Fluency in Spanish and English. Able to read and write in both languages.
  • Skills in the use of computers
  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Conscientiously accept and follow directions
  • Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
  • Experience working with English language learners is preferred
Responsibilities:
  • Assist teachers with daily instruction
  • Assist students in achieving their individual objectives
  • Act as interpreter for Spanish speaking families
  • Work differentiated hours twice a year during parent-teacher conferences
  • Direct activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups
  • Work with teachers to modify activities to meet student’s needs
  • Perform informal assessment activities
  • Assist teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance
  • Assist in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials
  • Other duties as assigned

Shift Type Full-Time

Salary Range
Location To Be Determined
Espanol
Reporta A:

el Director del Edificio, Maestro de ELL, y el Director de ELL

Propósito del Puesto:

Los ayudantes de maestros bilingües son miembros del equipo de instrucción en el salón de clase que proporcionan ayuda y apoyo a los estudiantes del idioma inglés. Bajo la supervisión de un administrador y la dirección del personal certificado, el ayudante de maestro bilingüe ayuda al maestro en la educación de los estudiantes al dar ayuda con instrucción, organización, mantener archivos, manejar el comportamiento de los estudiantes, seguridad en la clase. La comunicación con los estudiantes, el personal de apoyo, los padres, y otros miembros familiares es una parte importante de este trabajo.

Cualificaciones:
  • Diploma de preparatoria o GED
  • 48 horas de crédito universitario o pasar la Evaluación Aprobada por el Estado
  • Dominio del español e inglés. La habilidad de leer y escribir en los dos idiomas
  • Habilidad de usar las computadoras
  • Buenas aptitudes interpersonales incluyendo la habilidad de trabajar con poca supervisión
  • Aceptar y cumplir con instrucciones conscientemente
  • La habilidad de mantener información delicada confidencial
  • Se prefiere experiencia trabajando con estudiantes del idioma inglés
Responsabilidades:
  • Ayudar a los maestros con la instrucción diaria
  • Ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar sus objetivos individuales
  • Ser un intérprete para las familias de habla hispana
  • Trabajar horas diferenciadas dos veces por año durante las conferencias de padres-maestros
  • Dirigir actividades diseñadas para reforzar los conceptos para individuales o grupos pequeños
  • Trabajar con los maestros para modificar actividades para cumplir con las necesidades de los estudiantes
  • Llevar acabo evaluaciones informales
  • Ayudar a los maestros en la recopilación de datos y mantener archivos sobre el desempeño de los estudiantes
  • Ayudar a mantener los centros de aprendizaje y los materiales de instrucción
  • Otros trabajos como sean asignados
Turno de Trabajo

Tiempo completo

AVISO: En un esfuerzo por mantener las aplicaciones al día, este puesto se va a cerrar en 90 días. Si todavía está interesado en el puesto después de 90 días, puede volver a aplicar. Se requiere un e-mail para sus referencias.

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