Multi-Language Learner (MLL) Paraprofessional

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is hiring a Multi-Language Learner (MLL) Paraprofessional for Workman Elementary School. The role supports English learners, assists in planning and implementing learning activities, and helps with family communication.

Knowledge of EL methods and experience with children are essential. The position runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a starting hourly rate of $18.06.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates degree or higher, or 60 college credit hours, or approved test.
• Experience with school-age children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of English Language methods.
• Bilingual candidates must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with staff and parents.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Screen students for eligibility.
• Assist teacher in designing data-driven learning plans.
• Support classroom learning under the teacher's direction.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Provide cultural information to support diversity.
• Help with parent/school communication.
• Attend EL program meetings and activities.
• Handle compliance documentation as directed.
• Travel to different sites to assist students.
• May provide supervision and basic clinic/first aid support.

Skills

EL methods knowledge

Experience with school-age children

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Cooperation with staff/parents

Flexible schedule

Education

Associates degree or higher

60 college credit hours

Work Keys or Parapro Assessment

Job description

Multi-Language Learner (MLL) Paraprofessional JobID: 1747

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: WORKMAN ELEMENTARY

LOCATION

Workman Elementary School

Monday – Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified status:
  • Associates degree or higher, or
  • 60 college credit hours, or
  • Passed the Work Keys test or the ETS Parapro Assessment
  • https://www.ets.org/parap
• Experience working with school-age children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of EL methods.
• Bilingual candidates must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff and parents.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in screening students for eligibility.
• Assists teacher in designing and implementing data-driven individual learning plans based on English Language Proficiency standards.
• Supports classroom learning and English Language Proficiency Standards under the direction of the teacher in small groups or with individual students.
• Assists students with classroom assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Provides and interprets cultural information to facilitate diversity and cultural understanding within the school community.
• Provides assistance with parent/school communication.
• Attends meetings and activities relevant to the EL program and assigned elementary schools as directed.
• Handles compliance documentation as directed by EL Director.
• Travels to different sites to assist students.
• Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
• Assists and performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• May support student supervision.
• Provides clinic/first aid/medication support to students.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

RATE OF PAY

$18.06 (MLL classification)

BEGINNING DATE

As soon as possible

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.