Newcomer EL Support Paraeducator

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 40,226,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I–Newcomer Support at Depoali Middle School. The role focuses on targeted instructional and social-emotional support for English Learner students, with specialized responsibilities for newcomers including onboarding, intake, translation, and coordination with district staff.

The position emphasizes collaboration with EL teachers, site teams, and community partners to ensure equitable access to Tier I instruction and a positive

Qualifications

• Understanding of EL needs and newcomer supports.
• Ability to coordinate intake, orientation, and services for newcomers.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities to support language development for EL students.
• Provide targeted instructional/small-group support for language and content learning.
• Monitor progress toward language/content objectives and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with Newcomer Consultant and site teams for smooth transition.
• Support school-home communication and interpretation services.

Skills

EL instruction

Student support

Cultural responsiveness

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

48 semester/60 quarter units

High school diploma

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I–Newcomer Support at Depoali Middle School. The role focuses on targeted instructional and social-emotional support for English Learner students, with specialized responsibilities for newcomers including onboarding, intake, translation, and coordination with district staff.

The position emphasizes collaboration with EL teachers, site teams, and community partners to ensure equitable access to Tier I instruction and a positive