Northcrest | 5hr Multilingual Language Learners School Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District seeks a dedicated paraprofessional assistant to support a certified teacher in classrooms with limited or non-English speaking students. You will help prepare materials, implement lesson plans, and manage student activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include administering tests as directed, grading assignments, maintaining student records, aiding reading and writing exercises, and upholding health and safety standards in the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have strong office computer and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction and in the implementation of lesson plans to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment; administer various tests as directed; prepare mandated reports and documentation as required.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing typing duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned.
• Read assignments to students; assist students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions providing proper examples emotional support friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper supplies and materials; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and copier as assigned.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe orderly and clean manner.
• Attend meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment Employment Enlistment or Entrepreneurship.)
• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation Critical and Analytical Thinking Collaboration Communication Cultural Agility and Self-Direction
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Office software

Oral and written communication

Child guidance principles

Basic instructional methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE

Assists a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provides a variety of clerical and student management activities.

Assists a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provides a variety of clerical and student management activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have strong office computer and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.

Essential Functions

• Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction and in the implementation of lesson plans to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment; administer various tests as directed; prepare mandated reports and documentation as required.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing typing duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned.
• Read assignments to students; assist students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions providing proper examples emotional support friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper supplies and materials; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and copier as assigned.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe orderly and clean manner.
• Attend meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment Employment Enlistment or Entrepreneurship.)
• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation Critical and Analytical Thinking Collaboration Communication Cultural Agility and Self-Direction
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility:Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift carry push or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.