Part-Time ELL Support Paraprofessional: Language Arts & Math

Irondistrict; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 273,000 - 410,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar High School is seeking a Part Time English Language Learner Paraprofessional to support newcomers and English learners. The role provides instructional assistance in language arts and math under district guidelines and supports language development across classrooms.

The position emphasizes small group instruction, attention to learners at varying levels, and collaboration with teachers. The schedule is 27.5 hours per week and includes training requirements such as WIDA modules.

Qualifications

• Supports ELL students in language arts and math.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Assists with language screening using WIDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructional personnel in teaching language arts to non-native English speaking pupils, utilizing courses of study adopted by the ICSD Professional Learning Department as well as other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in basic communication skills to facilitate their transition into the regular instructional program.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in math, science and social studies as needed, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil to the extent possible.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Assists in file maintenance and compliance for each ELL student
• Assists with language screening and testing using the WIDA screener and WIDA access language assessment.
• Attends district and school training as needed, including all yearly online WIDA training courses
• Interacts with parents, as needed in order to support the language development of each student
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Complies with established district policies and procedures.

Skills

Language arts instruction

Small group instruction

Classroom management

English learners support

Tools

WIDA screener

WIDA Access

Job description

Cedar High School is seeking a Part Time English Language Learner Paraprofessional to support newcomers and English learners. The role provides instructional assistance in language arts and math under district guidelines and supports language development across classrooms.

The position emphasizes small group instruction, attention to learners at varying levels, and collaboration with teachers. The schedule is 27.5 hours per week and includes training requirements such as WIDA modules.