ESL Paraprofessional: Student Language Support

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an English as a Second Language Paraprofessional to provide academic support to EL students in general education and ESL classrooms, helping them access curriculum and complete assignments.

You will reinforce vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills in one-on-one or small-group settings, assist supervision during study periods, and collaborate with ESL and content teachers to support language learning. Regular in-person attendance is required.

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.

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

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Team player

Confidentiality

Multicultural communication

Education

High School Graduate with some college preferred

Job description

Sylvania is seeking an English as a Second Language Paraprofessional to provide academic support to EL students in general education and ESL classrooms, helping them access curriculum and complete assignments.

You will reinforce vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills in one-on-one or small-group settings, assist supervision during study periods, and collaborate with ESL and content teachers to support language learning. Regular in-person attendance is required.