ESL Paraprofessional

Support Staff (non-certified)/Paraprofessional

10/24/2024

Harwood Elementary School

2024-2025 School Year

Open Until Filled

TITLE: ESL Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college, 32 college credits, or ability to pass the ETS Para Pro Exam to become highly qualified.
• Knowledge and skill in the teaching and use of math and reading including the ability to pronounce vowels, consonants, phrases, and words in a phonetically correct manner.
• Ability to administer standardized and other diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, students, and the public.
• Computer knowledge and experience with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

JOB GOALS:

To assist selected students improve their reading and math skills to enable them to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with EL specialists and teachers to determine the educational needs of each student.
• Works with small groups of students and with individual students in all subject areas.
• Maintains student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state, and local guidelines to track student progress.
• Assists the teacher in gathering a variety of data that is needed for reporting to state and/or federal agencies.
• Attends in-service classes, building meetings, monthly program meetings and district meetings as requested.
• Prepares tutoring area for instructional activities and constructs learning materials.
• Ability to operate office equipment (copy machines, computers, scanners, etc.).
• Communicates with parents and families as directed.
• Maintains accurate records to assist in compiling data for a variety of reports required by state and federal agencies.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is an "at will position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Building Administrator.