Newcomer Support Paraeducator I – EL/Transition

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation

PERS retirement

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I for Newcomer Support at Donner Springs Elementary School. The role focuses on targeted instructional and social-emotional support for English Learner students, with specialized duties to coordinate newcomers' school transition and onboarding.

The position emphasizes intake, translation, cultural context, and collaboration with district staff to ensure equitable access to Tier I instruction for newcomers over their first

Qualifications

• Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field).
• AND one (1) year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma AND two years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or related role.
• HQ status requires meeting state requirements for newcomers support and EL instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support language development and content knowledge for EL students.
• Provide individual or small-group support to ensure equitable access to grade-level content.
• Coordinate newcomer onboarding, intake, and language-access support with district staff.
• Facilitate communication with families and provide cultural context as part of transition for newcomers.

Skills

EL instruction support

Language development

Culturally responsive practices

Education

48 semester units / 60 quarter units

One year of relevant experience

High school diploma

Two years of paraeducator experience

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I for Newcomer Support at Donner Springs Elementary School. The role focuses on targeted instructional and social-emotional support for English Learner students, with specialized duties to coordinate newcomers' school transition and onboarding.

The position emphasizes intake, translation, cultural context, and collaboration with district staff to ensure equitable access to Tier I instruction for newcomers over their first