ELL Paraprofessional

Nimble; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blytheville School District is seeking an English Learner Paraprofessional to support instructional and compliance components of the EL program. This role focuses on targeted language development and ensuring Title III compliance.

The paraprofessional will work with teachers to provide small-group instruction, administer assessments, and document program activities, contributing to a data-driven educational environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience with multilingual learners preferred.
• Ability to follow defined processes and work independently.
• Data management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EL Instruction to support targeted language instruction.
• Provide small group instructional support to students in ELL classes.
• Support development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional support and interventions.
• Assist in creating a structured and supportive learning environment for multilingual learners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data management

English proficiency

Multilingual learners

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Follow processes

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree

Praxis Paraprofessional

Job description

Blytheville School District is seeking a detail-oriented and student-centered English Learner Paraprofessional to support both instructional and compliance components of the English Learner (EL) program. This role is critical in ensuring students receive targeted language development support while maintaining full compliance with state and federal Title III requirements.

The EL Paraprofessional will collaborate with teachers and staff to support English Learners through small group instruction, assessment administration, and accurate program documentation.

This role requires a highly organized individual who is committed to supporting multilingual learners and contributing to a structured, data-driven educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Collaborate with EL Instruction to support targeted language instruction aligned to student proficiency levels.
• Provide small group instructional support to students in ELL classes.
• Support the development of students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional support and interventions.
• Assist in creating a structured and supportive learning environment for multilingual learners.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Demonstrate strong organizational and data management skills
• Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Demonstrate ability to work with multilingual learners and diverse student populations
• Show strong attention to detail and ability to manage compliance-related tasks
• Demonstrate collaboration, professionalism, and initiative in a team-based environment
• Be able to follow defined processes and work independently when needed
• Associate’s degree
• Passed the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Examination