Paraprofessional - Multilingual Learners

Sylvania; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Godwin Heights Public Schools in Wyoming, MI seeks a multilingual paraprofessional to support multilingual learners, collaborate with teachers, and foster student growth in a flexible, part-time role up to 29 hours per week at Godwin High School and Godwin Middle School.

The ideal candidate will establish rapport with students, assist with language acquisition, maintain accurate program documentation, and communicate effectively with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish (Desired).
• Valid Teaching certificate (desired).

Responsibilities

• Work with Multilingual Learners and teachers to support program activities for students and teachers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, planning, and assessments per program requirements.
• Ability to model strategies for language acquisition.
• Ability to work with students to improve proficiency in language acquisition.
• Awareness of varied and innovative delivery systems that promote high standards.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both large and small group instruction.
• Proficient in the use of computers/technology in the teaching setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 Credit hours

Parapro Praxis Test

Job description

Position: Paraprofessional(s) - Multilingual Learners
Part-Time Position(s), up to 29 hours per week.

Location(s): Godwin High School and Godwin Middle School, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Wyoming, MI

Reports To: Principal

Godwin Heights Public Schools (GHPS) is an urban K-12 public school district in Wyoming, Michigan. The district serves a vibrant and diverse student body, offering an environment that values inclusion, equity, and excellence. With a deep commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, GHPS is driven by the belief that all students possess the ability to learn, to experience personal success, and to be productive citizens.

Godwin Heights Public Schools seeks a passionate and dedicated ML Paraprofessional to create a flexible program and classroom environment that supports both academic growth and personal development. The ideal candidate will establish effective rapport with students, motivate them to develop essential skills and knowledge according to their abilities, and foster strong relationships with parents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Multilingual Learners and teachers to support program activities for students and teachers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, planning, and assessments per program requirements.
• Ability to model strategies for language acquisition.
• Ability to work with students to improve proficiency in language acquisition.
• Awareness of varied and innovative delivery systems that promote high standards.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both large and small group instruction.
• Proficient in the use of computers/technology in the teaching setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish (Desired)
Valid Teaching certificate (desired)

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree, 60 Credit hours, or Parapro Praxis Test (Paraprofessional positions)

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors, although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile and negotiate.