ELL Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Biddeford School Department; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Biddeford Intermediate School seeks an ELL Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional (Instructional) to reinforce reading, writing, and language arts, guiding students in small groups and with individual support.

The role collaborates with teachers, assists with assessments and materials, and helps maintain student progress and behavior. Certification as an Education Technician and CHRC are required, with a chance to contribute to a caring, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ed Technician Certification is appropriate for this role.
• Experience with students with special needs is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, writing, language arts and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Educational technology

Confidentiality

Diversity and collaboration

PC literacy (Word, Excel)

Instructional support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Ed Technician Certification Level

No Child Left Behind Act coursework/exam

Experience with special needs students desirable

Job description

Biddeford Intermediate School seeks an ELL Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional (Instructional) to reinforce reading, writing, and language arts, guiding students in small groups and with individual support.

The role collaborates with teachers, assists with assessments and materials, and helps maintain student progress and behavior. Certification as an Education Technician and CHRC are required, with a chance to contribute to a caring, student-centered environment.