Instructional Paraprofessional (ESL) English as a Second Language

Marion Independent School District; Texas; Presencial; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Marion Independent School District seeks an Instructional Support/Paraprofessional to assist certified staff in supporting English Language Learners (ELLs). You will reinforce classroom lessons, help build language and reading skills, and translate instructions under a certified teacher’s direction.

You will work with students in small groups or one-on-one to promote language proficiency and mastery of core subjects, while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with school staff.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of college coursework or passing the No Child Left Behind Act exam is recommended.
• Prior experience working with ELL children is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Guide small groups or individual students through adapted lesson plans and assignments.
• Clarify instructions, use visual aids, and provide translation or interpretation support.
• Track student progress, administer language assessments, and help manage documentation files.
• Prepare adapted worksheets, visual supports, and classroom resources.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed.

Conhecimentos

Language support

Data tracking

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Communication

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework / No Child Left Behind exam

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff supports English Language Learners (ELLs) by reinforcing classroom lessons, helping build language and reading skills, and translating instructions under the direction of a certified teacher. They work in small groups or one-on-one to help students succeed academically.

Role Overview

• Position Type: Instructional Support / Paraprofessional
• Reports To: Principal and supervising ESL/Classroom Teacher
• Primary Goal: Help students develop English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and master core academic subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Guide small groups or individual students through adapted lesson plans and assignments.
• Language Assistance: Clarify instructions, use visual aids, and provide translation or interpretation support when appropriate.
• Data & Compliance: Track student progress, administer language assessments, and help manage documentation files.
• Material Preparation: Prepare adapted worksheets, visual supports, and classroom resources.
• Student Supervision: Monitor student transitions, lunch, or testing environments.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with ELL children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Non-Discrimination Statement

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Angelia Watson, Human Resources Director, at PO Box 198, Marion, TX 78124, [e-mail] or 830-914-2803.