Paraprofessional - English Learner

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional, English Learner (EL) to assist with implementing Individualized English Learner Program objectives under the supervision of the EL teacher and the Director of Federal Programs.

You will work with individual students or small groups to help them access English language instruction and grade-level content, maintaining a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual with English preferred.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work with EL students in groups or individually.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Commitment to ethical handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assists EL students and classroom teachers with instructional objectives.
• Supports in small groups or individual student learning activities.
• Assists in reinforcing material and strategies for EL students.
• Maintains detailed records of EL student interventions.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Bilingual English

Composure under pressure

Oral and written communication

Typing 40 wpm

US work eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL, ENGLISH LEARNER (EL)

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY FUNCTION

1. To assist EL and/or classroom teachers in achieving identified students' Individualized English Learner Program (I-ELP) instructional objectives or grade level course of study content by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole
2. To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment where students can take full advantage of the instructional and available resource programs to learn the English language and grade-level appropriate content

REQUIREMENTS

1. Education Level:
   • Possesses High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Certification/License:
   • None
3. Experience:
   • None
4. Physical Activities:
   • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear
5. Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
6. Training:
   • The assignment will require the successful completion of various English Learner instructional needs.
7. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Bilingual with English as a primary or secondary language preferred
   • Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities and program delivery
   • Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
   • Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students by understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
   • Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
   • Written and oral communication skills
   • Demonstrates ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
   • Has the eligibility to work within the United States.
   • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to the Director of Federal Programs and the assigned certified EL Teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Learns how to manage and facilitate the various EL instructional programs utilized for English language acquisition and support of the general education instructional program
2. Works with individual or small groups of EL students to assist in learning the English language
3. Assists the EL teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
4. Assists EL students with classwork during large group activities in the classroom when appropriate to a student's I-ELP
5. Alerts the EL and classroom teachers to any problem or special information about an individual student
6. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
7. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned
8. Maintains detailed intervention records for all assigned EL students
9. Checks and assists with EL student attendance
10. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students
11. Assists with EL families as needed
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned