Paraeducator - English Language Development (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

PSRP bargaining unit

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support Multilingual Learners and families across school sites. You will assist teachers, handle interpreting tasks, and help coordinate parent meetings and translations under teacher direction.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, positive relationships with students and families, and collaboration with school staff to engage multilingual families in school activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least 48 college credits or successfulParaPro assessment.
• Bilingual ability including English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assist teachers and MLs.
• Support small groups and ELD-related family activities.
• Assist with meetings, workshops, and translations under supervision.
• Maintain confidential handling of family, staff, and student information.
• Travel between school sites as needed.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Interpreting

Communication skills

Clerical/administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits OR ParaPro

MSDE ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools

200 E. North Avenue

Job Number 8600042380

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Performs a variety of routine school-based support and pupil contact duties related to supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) and families within Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) by assisting teachers, administrators, and other designated professionals in both instructional and non-instructional activities in support of MLs and English Language Development (ELD) programs . Assists in planning and providing interpretations, leading parent meetings, and limiting informal translations. Works with MLs individually and in small groups, following the direction of the assigned teacher. Assists in coordinating activities, events, and meetings for multilingual families.

Essential Functions

• Performs instructional support tasks.
• Supports small groups.
• Supports ELD work with families.
• May assist ESOL teachers in creating support materials for lessons and activities and skill reinforcement activities under the guidance and direction of a teacher.
• Treats all families, staff, and community interpretations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Cultivates and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
• Supports school staff with interpreting a variety of meetings and interactions with emerging bilingual families.
• Assists school staff by performing duties that require interactions with students and families who speak other languages.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining communication between the school, home, and community that supports MLs or multilingual families.
• Assists in organizing and conducting workshops and meetings for parents.
• Maintains records of communication with multilingual families.
• Works with school-based staff to encourage the involvement of emerging bilingual families in school activities.
• The students' activities may be monitored during lunch periods and recess as required.
• Provides clerical, administrative and/or general assistance in support of school programs and operations.
• May require travel between school sites.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from High school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• At least forty-eight college credits from an accredited college /university OR successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment.
• Knowledge and competency in both English and at least one other language, including the application of spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules of the language(s) spoken and written.
• Work with students and perform job duties in accordance with City Schools' policies, procedures, and general practice; maintain records related to family communication; work with and provide a broad range of assistance to administrators, instructional staff, and other school personnel.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
• Ability to handle all family, staff, and community interpretations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain clerical and student records.
• Ability to perform instructional tasks under the guidance and supervision of a teacher.

Preferred:

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits ?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:? http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.?

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.