Description
TITLE: ELL / Bilingual Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATION: All instructional paraprofessionals must at least possess an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS): PARA. In lieu of this license, possessing a Substitute Teacher or Teacher License is acceptable.
In order to qualify for the ELS Paraprofessional License, the applicant must possess:
- High School diploma or equivalent and
- 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or
- Associates Degree or
- Passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Test.
- Fluent in Arabic, Polish, or Spanish preferred
LICENSE: ELS (PARA) License
REPORTS TO: Teacher
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Become familiar and responsible with/for ELL materials (including computer and software).
2) Works with small groups of ELL students to introduce material and promote ELL independence.
3) Works with teacher to reinforce material initially introduced.
4) Promotes the development of English language skills for ELL students.
5) Provide computer software as reinforced for classroom use.
6) Encourage parents participation in program.
7) Keep teachers and parents aware of student’s progress under the supervision of the teacher.
8) Provides optimal learning environment for ELL students.
9) Improves self-esteem for ELL students
10) Maintains awareness of different cultures and languages represented in the student population.
11) Participates in inservice training programs.
12) Assists with program conduct and evaluation.
13) Promotes English skills in the areas of vocabulary, language,comprehension, and expressive skills without a loss of identity or appreciation of students’ own ethnicity.
14) Provides for well organized, smoothly functioning class environment under the direction of the teacher in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
15) Respects confidentiality of information pertaining to the school and the students. All inquiries from parents regarding their child’s progress shall be directed to the teacher.
16) Any/All other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administration.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the District’s Policy and Administrative Procedures regarding classified employee evaluation.
SALARY: In accordance with the Negotiated Agreement between the Indian Springs School District #109 Board of Education and the Indian Springs School District #109 Paraprofessional Council, Local #571, IFT/AFT.