EL Paraprofessional - Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

Warsaw Community High School; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools in Warsaw, Indiana seeks an EL Paraprofessional for Dual Language Immersion (Spanish) to support limited English proficient students and assist the EL teacher in delivering language services.

This part-time, non-exempt position emphasizes collaboration with staff, documentation, and classroom support, with opportunities to participate in EL staff meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years college or university, or the ability to pass the paraprofessional.
• Ability to work with students in one-to-one, small group, or classroom settings under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist EL students with English language development.
• Assist the EL teacher to coordinate EL services.
• Assist with appropriate record keeping, data and standardized assessments.
• Assist students in adapting to a new culture.
• Assist EL students with schoolwork.
• Coordinate student services with other teachers as directed by the EL teacher.
• Attend EL staff meetings for direction and professional development.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

EL support

Record keeping

Cultural adaptation

Staff collaboration

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Two years college or university

Job description

EL Paraprofessional - Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

Warsaw Community Schools

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Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Language Programs

General Summary: Assist limited English proficient students in the process of learning academic English in an educational environment.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting EL students with English language development.
• Assisting the EL teacher to coordinate EL services.
• Assisting with appropriate record keeping, data and standardized assessments.
• Assisting students in adapting to a new culture.
• Assisting EL students with schoolwork.
• Coordinating student services with other teachers as directed by the EL teacher.
• Attending EL staff meetings for direction and professional development.
• Performing other reasonable related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities to meet deadlines under time
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to express ideas thoughts and instruction clearly to staff, patrons and students
• Ability to collaborate effectively on inter- and intra-agency levels
• Knowledge and experience with computer software and systems
• Exhibits patience, courtesy, respect, ethical conduct and tact when dealing with all
• Ability to drive a car

Qualifications:

• Two years college or university, or the ability to pass the paraprofessional
• Ability to work with students in a one to one, small group or classroom setting, under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Desired: Bilingual and/or cross-cultural experienced preferred

Length of Position: 180 (school year)

Position Type: Non-Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required