English as a Second Language Paraprofessional

Byron Center Public Schools; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Byron Center Public Schools is seeking an English as a Second Language Paraprofessional at the high school level. The role provides academic support to EL students in general education and ESL classrooms, helping them access curriculum and complete assignments.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma (some college preferred), basic computer literacy, and the ability to work with diverse students, families, and staff. This in-person position requires 29 hours per week during the school year.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to relate to students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Organizational and clerical skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to EL students in general education and ESL classrooms.
• Support language development by reinforcing vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Assist in supervision and engagement of EL students throughout the day.
• Collaborate with ESL and content-area teachers to gather instructional materials and resources.
• Help facilitate accommodations and modifications per Language Acquisition Plans.
• Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, and the ESL teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality with student progress records.
• Demonstrate strong communication in culturally diverse settings.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
• Work as a team member to help students build success stories.
• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Student engagement

Education

High School diploma, some college preferred

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

English as a Second Language Paraprofessional (High School)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic support to English Learner (EL) students in general education and ESL classrooms, helping students access curriculum and complete assignments.
• Support language development by reinforcing vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills in one-on-one or small-group settings.
• Assist in the supervision and engagement of EL students throughout the school day, including structured study or intervention periods.
• Collaborate with ESL and content-area teachers to gather and organize instructional materials and resources that support language learning.
• Help facilitate accommodations and modifications as outlined in individual Language Acquisition Plans.
• Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, and the ESL teacher to support effective communication and student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality with records related to student progress, interventions, and services.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in culturally diverse settings.
• Assume all other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
• Work as a team member to help our students build success stories.
• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate with some college preferred.
• Basic computer literacy desired, with some familiarity with library and media preferred.
• Organizational and clerical skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to relate to students, parents, staff, teachers, and members of the community.

WAGE: Per Hourly Rate

HOURS: Expected to work the full school year at 29 hours per week.