Newcomer Support Paraeducator—EL Orientation

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 2,127,000 - 2,557,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (no waiting period)

Vision/Dental insurance options

Sick leave, holiday pay and vacation

PERS retirement

Fingerprinting cost covered

Job summary

The Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant I - Newcomer Support to provide specialized EL and newcomer transition support. You will coordinate orientation, intake, and language services, helping families adapt to U.S.

schools while reinforcing language development and access to classroom learning. Primary duties include collaborating with EL staff, supporting teachers with scaffolds for newcomers, and maintaining student records and materials in a culturally responsive

Qualifications

• Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university.
• AND one year of relevant experience.
• Alternate: High school diploma with two years of paraeducator experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted instructional support to English Learner (EL) students.
• Coordinate newcomer intake, orientation, and language services.
• Facilitate school-home communication and translate as needed.
• Support transition for newcomers to ensure access to Tier I instruction.

Skills

Newcomer support

EL language support

Collaboration

Education

48 semester hours

High school diploma

Job description

The Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant I - Newcomer Support to provide specialized EL and newcomer transition support. You will coordinate orientation, intake, and language services, helping families adapt to U.S.

schools while reinforcing language development and access to classroom learning. Primary duties include collaborating with EL staff, supporting teachers with scaffolds for newcomers, and maintaining student records and materials in a culturally responsive