ESOL Bilingual Paraprofessional: Translate, Teach & Support

Various Locations - Language Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension plan

Voluntary retirement savings plans

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an ESOL Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to support students and families across multiple KCPS locations in Kansas City, Missouri.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, providing interpretation/translation, assisting with English Learner identification, and leading small-group instruction under supervision. Starting salary is $17.59 per hour, with a range up to $34.04 and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Sixty college hours or Para Pro Certification is required.
• Bilingual/Multilingual ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to implement activities that support students' instructional and social-emotional needs.
• Assist teachers with team teaching, planning, and daily classroom routines.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce expectations to promote a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Lead small-group instruction under the direction of a supervising teacher.
• Provide interpretation and translation services for KCPS stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and staff, as needed.
• Assist with the identification, screening, and assessment of English Learners.
• Participate in conferences, parent meetings, team meetings, professional development, and other assigned meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual/Multilingual

Education

60 college hours or Para Pro Certification

Education coursework

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an ESOL Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to support students and families across multiple KCPS locations in Kansas City, Missouri.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, providing interpretation/translation, assisting with English Learner identification, and leading small-group instruction under supervision. Starting salary is $17.59 per hour, with a range up to $34.04 and full-time benefits.