ELD Bilingual Paraprofessional - Apollo

Apollo Elementary; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Elementary in Bethany, OK is seeking an ELD Bilingual Paraprofessional to provide language support and instructional assistance to English Learner students. The role collaborates with certified teachers to support EL students in various classroom settings.

The position is full-time with a nine-month schedule, salary determined by the district's current salary schedule. Candidates must be bilingual with strong communication skills in English and the service language.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with one of the listed additional qualifications.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and the service language with strong oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist one or more certified teachers by working with EL students in the classroom or other settings.
• Provide language support by communicating in English or home language as needed.
• Prepare learning areas, displays, and instructional materials; operate educational equipment; perform routine clerical tasks.
• Confer with teachers regarding instructional programs and materials that support EL student success.
• Learn, apply, and explain school policies and procedures.
• Perform lunchroom, playground, and bus duties as required.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and communities.
• Support home-school communication through translation and interpretation services.

Skills

English language skills

Translation & interpretation

Team collaboration

Meetings & professional learning

Follow directions

Professionalism & judgment

Flexibility & dependability

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credit hours

ParaPro passing score

Job description

ELD Bilingual Paraprofessional - Apollo

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Job Details

Job ID: 5677556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: ELD Bilingual Paraprofessional

JOB GOAL: Provide language support and instructional assistance to help English Learner (EL) students meet academic expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:

• Associate degree or higher
• Completion of two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (48 college credit hours)
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
• Bilingual proficiency in English and the designated service language, with strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.

REPORTS TO: Principal and assigned certified teacher(s)

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Communicate effectively in English and the targeted language of service, both orally and in writing.
• Provide school-related translation and interpretation services between English and the appropriate home language.
• Work cooperatively with assigned certified teacher(s) as part of the instructional team.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional learning opportunities designed to support EL students.
• Follow oral and written directions accurately.
• Demonstrate care, professionalism, and sound judgment in working with students.
• Maintain flexibility, dependability, and a cooperative work style.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push, or move materials and objects weighing up to 25-50 pounds.
• Bend at the waist, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist one or more certified teachers by working with individual students, pairs of students, or small groups of EL students in the classroom or other assigned learning environments.
• Support instruction by communicating with students in English or the appropriate home language, as required by the learning situation.
• Help prepare work areas, displays, and instructional materials; operate audiovisual and other educational equipment; and perform routine clerical tasks related to classroom activities.
• Confer with teachers regarding instructional programs and materials that support EL student success.
• Learn, apply, and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• When required, perform lunchroom, playground, and bus duties under the supervision of certified staff.
• Communicate professionally and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, staff, members of ethnic communities, and the public.
• Support home-school communication by providing translation and interpretation services for families with limited English proficiency, including phone calls, notes, letters, and parent conferences.
• Follow EL students into mainstream classrooms, under the leadership of a certified teacher, to provide language support and reinforce comprehension of classroom instruction.

ELD BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONALS MUST NOT:

• Make curriculum decisions independently.
• Teach students independently without the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Provide answers in a student's home language by using an answer key or teacher's manual.
• Administer tests without teacher supervision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year. Salary will be determined according to the current salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy governing the evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

Approved by:____________________________________________________________ Date_________

Reviewed and agreed to by:_________________________________________________ Date_________

Position Type: Full-Time