English Language Learner Paraprofessional

Niles Community Schools

Benton Harbor (MI)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Niles Community Schools seeks an English Language Learner Paraprofessional to provide classroom support for ESL students. The ideal candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish, possess strong communication skills, and effectively engage with students and parents. This full-time role is crucial in assisting the educational development of non-English speaking students within the district.

Qualifications

60 college credit hours, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be fluent in English and Spanish, particularly in Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom support to English as a Second Language students.
Outreach to mostly non-English speaking parents regarding student performance.
Assist with the identification of new English Language Learners in the district.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Strong communication skills

Public speaking skills

Education

60 college credit hours

Bachelor's degree preferred

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Job Description

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

Job Description

TITLE: English Language Learner Paraprofessional

LOCATION: District-Wide

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Provide classroom suports to English as a Second language students

Qualifications

60 college credit hours, Bachelor's degree preferred
Must be fluent in English and Spanish, particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading, and Writing
Strong communication and public speaking skills
Ability to work with studnets and district personnel

Job Functions And Responsibilities

Outreach to mostly non-English speaking parents regarding student performance including attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health, and medical problems after regular school procedures have been exhausted; participate in SST and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
Communicate information about conferences and upcoming meetings in Spanish (when general fund translator is unavailable).
Assist with the identification of new English Language Learners in the district.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned by the Teaching and Learning Department.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to receive and execute instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, position statement, meeting summaries, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Thorough knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, punctuation and formats required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and all other statistical measurement tools.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize courtesy and tact when communicating with others to deliver clear and concise messages.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Terms Of Employment

One hundred and Ninety (180) day work year. Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School District policies.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Teaching and Learning Department.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Building/Campus District-Wide

Endorsements FF - Spanish, NS - English as a Second Language

Salary Rate Range Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School District policies.

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