ELL Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools seeks an ELL Paraprofessional at the Senior High to assist teachers, supervise students, and support English Language Learners in the classroom.

The role requires an associate degree or 48 college hours, strong communication, and the ability to maintain attendance, prepare instructional materials, and help with reading and group activities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 48 college hours completed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle distractions and resolve conflicts.
• Patience and self motivation for classroom support.
• Ability to relate to students and adults in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise groups of students as directed by supervisor/teacher.
• Maintain punctual attendance and assist with classroom operations.
• Keep attendance records and alert teacher to student needs.
• Refer students needing special help to staff members.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing and preparing instructional materials.
• Assist with materials research and unit assembly.
• Support reading, make-up work and group activities.
• Assist with inventories and emergencies as needed.
• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, before/after school.
• Work with ELL students within the regular classroom.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Distractions management

Patience

Self motivation

Relate to students and adults

Ability to handle conflicts

Teamwork in classroom

Education

Associate Degree or 48 college hours

Job description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE: ELL PARAPROFESSIONAL - SENIOR HIGH

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree or 48 college hours; passing score on Paraeducator Assessment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle distractions, resolve conflicts
• Patience
• Ability to put needs of others uppermost
• Self motivation
• Ability to relate to and work with students and adults

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Teacher; Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the student

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Varies, depending on each school

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directly supervise small/large groups of students as directed by supervisor/teacher
• Consistent and punctual attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Maintain attendance records and alerts teacher to needs of students
• Make reference of students needing special help to other staff members
• Perform clerical duties including typing, drawing, writing, and duplicating instructional materials
• Research and assemble materials for units
• Drills to reinforce any skill teacher has taught
• Prepare bulletin boards, graphs, charts, etc.
• Correct papers
• Assist in care of the room
• Assist students with reading, make-up work, group activities, etc.
• Assist with inventories
• Assist when emergencies arise
• Flexibility in working with ELL students within the regular classroom
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English/Spanish preferred
• Performs supervisory activities such as lunchroom, playground, before/after school assignments
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills