ELL Paraprofessional High School Seeking Bilingual Applicants

Concord Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Job summary

Concord Community Schools is hiring an ELL Paraprofessional to assist teachers and students within the designated school program.

The role focuses on language acquisition support, small-group instruction, and collaboration with ENL staff to help students access essential learning. Requires a high school diploma, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent.
• A positive, student-centered attitude toward education.
• The ability to work with diverse groups of students.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Respect for supervisors.
• The ability to adhere to confidentiality policies.
• The ability to use various computer and technology resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students with learning activities.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, and lunch.
• Support ENL teachers to meet language needs.
• Supplement instruction to support learning.
• Plan and instruct students individually or in small groups.
• Perform non-instructional duties to support school operations.
• Build collaborative relationships with students’ families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity awareness

Punctuality

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

HIRING FOR: High School

Hours: 37.5 hours a week (+$0.50/hr bonus for bilingual) / 182 Days

Concord Community Schools

59040 Minuteman Way, Elkhart, IN 46517

Phone: [phone] · Fax: [phone]

Persons in this position may perform any of the essential duties defined below. However, this position description does not define all potential duties related to this position, and persons may be asked to perform other duties in support of the Corporation’s mission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Position Title: ELL Paraprofessional
• School Department: Designated School
• Supervisor: Principal and Assistant Principal
• Terms of Employment: Per Classified Conditions of Employment

Primary Function

To assist teachers and students with learning activities aligned with the Corporation’s educational programming to continuously develop students’ knowledge and skills so that they are prepared to pursue college and/or career opportunities.

Essential Duties

• Recognize the basic dignities of students, parents and families, colleagues, and subordinates.
• Exercise due care to protect the mental and physical safety of students.
• Supervise students during transitions, recesses, lunches, and other times as directed.
• Assist ENL teachers in providing services to meet students’ language acquisition needs.
• Supplement teacher instruction to support student learning.
• Plan and instruct students individually and/or in small groups to support student learning.
• Perform non-instructional duties to support school operations.
• Initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with students’ parents and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Characteristics

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A positive, student-centered, and solution-focused attitude towards education and students
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Respect for supervisors
• The ability to work with diverse groups of students
• The ability to enforce corporation and school rules and policies
• The ability to adhere to strict confidentiality policies
• The ability to use various computer and technology resources
• A past record clear of criminal activity and child abuse or neglect

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in all school environments. Persons are required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. Noise levels in the working environments may be moderately loud or loud. Occasionally, persons are required to work outdoors in varied weather conditions. Persons are also required to maintain emotional composure under stress.

Concord Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws.