ELL Paraprofessional - Samoset Middle School

Leominster Public Schools; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools seeks an ELL paraprofessional at Samoset Middle School to support English language learners in their classroom and small groups, under supervision of a certified teacher.

The role emphasizes assisting with language development, materials adaptation, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with staff; bilingual skills in English and Portuguese/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support needs associated English language learners.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Portuguese/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning.
• Assist in devising learning experiences based on language development levels.
• May work in a specific classroom or across classrooms as needed.
• Serve as a primary source of information for substitutes and support staff.
• Utilize ELL strategies and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in professional development as required.
• Assist with documentation related to ELL students as needed.
• Help students master concepts and vocabulary in the target language.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ELL Paraprofessional

SamosetMiddle School

Immediate Opening

PURPOSE:

To serve as an integral member of the instructional team to provide services to individual students who participate in the Full Immersion English Language Learners ("ELL") Program provided by the Leominster Public Schools.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with individual students or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising learning experiences to reinforce skills based on the language developmental level of the individual students.
• May work in a particular classroom assignment or work in a variety of classrooms throughout the day, based on programmatic needs.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Exhibits a clear understanding of techniques and strategies for working with ELL students and uses them when applicable
• Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher.
• Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
• Assists certified teachers in the maintenance of appropriate documentation as required by federal law on ELLs.
• Works with students in small group or individually on mastering concepts and vocabulary in the target language
• Approach student proficiency in English with patience and support
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position, particularly when assigned to kindergarten positions
• Exhibits proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English and preferably Spanish or Portuguese
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support needs associated English language learners.
• Experience/training in working with children preferred.

Language Skills : Bilingual in another language (English/Portuguese/Spanish) Preferred, but not a requirement for the position.