Part Time Paraprofessional-Bilingual

Lafayette School Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse & Inclusive School-Community

Growth Mindset

Team Atmosphere

Health Clinic and Wellness Support Programs

Recent 100 Million Dollar Addition/Renovation

Job summary

A local educational institution seeking a part-time Program Aide to support multilingual learners in a competitive school environment. The role involves providing instructional assistance, particularly to English Language Learners. Candidates should be fluent in Spanish and have either 48 hours of earned credit or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment. This position is based at Lafayette Jefferson High School and offers a competitive salary of $15.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish.
• 48 hours of earned credit or passing the ParaPro assessment.
• Experience in instructional support for English Language Learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for English Language Learners based on needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers under their supervision.
• Assist with assessment activities to evaluate students' performance.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

48 hours of earned credit or Passed the ParaPro assessment

Job description

LAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORPORATION

Program Aide

Position Title

Part-Time Paraprofessional at Jefferson High School (Fluent in Spanish)

Location

Lafayette Jefferson High School

Hours

29 Hours Per Week (when school is in session)

Wage

$15.25 per hour

Primary Function

Paraprofessionals work directly under the supervision of licensed classroom teachers. All paraprofessionals are responsible to ensure the safety and instruction of students across all activities and locations. Also, Paraprofessionals are responsible to maintain complete confidentiality about students and their records. Provide support to Multilingual learners in a resource room setting.

Reports To

The Paraprofessional reports directly to the Classroom Teacher, building administrator or their designee.

Qualifications

• 48 hours of earned credit or
• Passed the ParaPro assessment (may start without the ParaPro certification at a lower pay rate until the certification has been earned)
• Fluent in Spanish

Performance Responsibilities

• Primarily (but not exclusively) focused on providing instructional support for English Language Learners based on language needs.
• The ELL Paraprofessional will implement supplemental instruction for students in English, Math, or other academic subjects.
• Regularly collaborate with classroom teachers and work under the direct supervision of licensed certified teachers.
• Assist teachers with assessment activities to gather information about students’ current levels of performance, both strengths and weaknesses.
• Work with individual and small groups of students using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
• Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.
• Assist with preparing individualized instructional materials.
• Observe and record information about students’ performance.

Benefits

• Diverse & Inclusive School-Community
• Growth Mindset
• Team Atmosphere
• Strong Industry and Higher Education Options Within the Community
• Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Health Clinic and Numerous & Wellness Support Programs
• Excellent Facilities & Recent 100 Million Dollar Addition/Renovation