English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional (Elementary)-Bilingual

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools seeks a bilingual paraprofessional to support English language learners in the classroom. You will assist teachers, help students reach individual goals, and serve as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking families.

Responsibilities include data collection, classroom monitoring, clerical tasks, and collaboration to adapt activities for varied needs. Flexibility for conference hours and school routines is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 48 college credits or pass state-approved assessment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; read and write in both languages.
• Strong computer usage skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with daily instruction.
• Support students to reach individual objectives.
• Act as interpreter for Spanish-speaking families.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Direct activities to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to modify activities for student needs.
• Perform informal assessments and data collection.
• Maintain records of student performance.
• Monitor classroom when teacher is elsewhere; perform clerical tasks.
• Assist in learning centers and instructional materials; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpreting

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Lifting capacity

ELL knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / State assessment

Job description

Reports To: Building Principal, EL Teacher, General Director of Cultural Innovation

Position Purpose: Bilingual paraprofessionals are members of the classroom instructional team who provide assistance and support to English language learners. Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certified staff, bilingual paraprofessionals assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, record keeping, management of student behavior, and classroom safety. Communication with students, support staff, parents, and other family members are an important part of this job.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

48 hours of college credit or pass the State-Approved Assessment

Fluency in Spanish and English. Able to read and write in both languages.

Skills in the use of computers

Good organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision

Fundamental understanding of students who are English language learners (ELL), experience working with ELLs is preferred

Conscientiously accept and follow directions

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Ability to lift

In good health

Adaptable to a variety of situations

Physical/Emotional requirements:

Speaking, hearing, seeing, and manual dexterity

Coordination of eye/hand for such activities as keyboarding, calculation, word processing,.

Bending/stooping, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with daily instruction

Assist students in achieving their individual objectives

Act as interpreter for Spanish speaking families

Work differentiated hours twice a year during parent-teacher conferences

Direct activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups

Work with teachers to modify activities to meet student’s needs

Perform informal assessment activities

Assist teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance

Monitor classroom when teacher is otherwise occupied

Clerical functions

Assist in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials

Other duties as assigned