ELL Paraprofessional

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools seeks an ELL Paraprofessional to assist multilingual learners with English language development under teacher supervision. The role includes supporting students individually or in small groups and helping adapt curriculum and assessments.

Responsibilities include facilitating language acquisition, maintaining confidentiality, and using Microsoft and Google tools to track progress. Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese is required; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• MLL paras will support students in acquiring English as a second language, may perform verbal or written translations and support home school communication.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists children with academic and/or functional skills of previously introduced concepts following teacher instruction and direction.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary, using district safety care techniques and standards.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Chinese fluency

Portuguese fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: ELL Paraprofessional

Location:District - Anticipated WMS

Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt - L808

Effective Date:1/05/2026

Salary Range:$20.77-$21.77

Hours per week:Full Time - 40 hours

Job Summary

This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the general academic and functional support of typically developing kindergarten students and/or students who are multi language learners. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with a range of typically developing children, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans as part of an MTSS model and/or working with students who are acquiring English as a second language.

Responsibilities

• MLL paras will support students in acquiring English as a second language, may perform verbal or written translations and support home school communication.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists children with academic and/or functional skills of previously introduced concepts following teacher instruction and direction.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary, using district safety care techniques and standards.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follows teacher or other appropriate professional's directions.
• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Work with children in a sensitive, respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential computer applications as required, including data collection techniques, Microsoft and Google Suites.
• Ability to learn computer applications in order to assist students with academic needs.
• MLL paras must have fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Portegues or other world languages.
• Additional duties as required to support students in the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Prefer three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree prefered.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Please note that all school year positions, both certified and non-certified, posted during the school year are temporary unless otherwise indicated to allow for internal movement at the close of the respective school year.

Questions can be directed to: [e-mail]

Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.