ELL Paraprofessional

Macon County R-1 School District; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Macon R-1 School District is seeking a part-time ELL Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on supporting students who are learning English, translating for families, and assisting with language development activities.

Candidates should be fluent in Spanish, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in educational settings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve fingerprint checks as part of processing.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish.
• Knowledge of digital resources, tools, and instructional applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, preferably in the educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students who don't speak English as a first language
• Help students understand directions and class expectations
• Assists with classwork and other learning activities
• Translates and interprets for students and families
• Communicates effectively with teachers, parents and other staff members
• Delivers lessons ranging from the basics of the English language to more advanced levels
• Help students develop English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital resources/tools

Job description

Macon R-1 School District is looking to filla Part-timeELL (English Language Learner) Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year.

As part of our team,responsibilies will be:

• Provide direct support to students who don't speak English as a first language
• Help students understand directions and class expectations
• Assists with classwork and other learning activities
• Translates and interprets for students and families
• Communicates effectively with teachers, parents and other staff members
• Delivers lessons ranging from the basics of the English language to more advanced levels
• Help students develop English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish
• Knowledge of digital resources, tools, and instructional applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with childrent, preferably in the educational setting
• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background and fingerprint check

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.