Paraprofessional (Emergent Multilingual Learners)

Galax Elementary School; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Galax Elementary School in Galax, Virginia seeks a Paraprofessional (Emergent Multilingual Learners) to support certified staff in the classroom and help meet instructional goals for a diverse student population.

Under supervision, you will assist with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction; supervise non-instructional duties, field trips, and lunch/or bus activities, while maintaining records and supporting inclusion for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with individuals learning a second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills with students.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to support learning.
• Assist with administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Support instructional materials and strategies aligned to student needs.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management to keep classes safe and on task.
• Supervise non-instructional areas including lunch, bus, and playground duties.
• Assist with field trips and parent contact to encourage involvement.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Diversity & inclusion

Documentation

Field trip supervision

Education

High School diploma

College coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional (Emergent Multilingual Learners)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947136
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessional (Emergent Multilingual Learners)

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with EML needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Experience working with individuals learning a second language.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,225 to $31,693 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required