ELD (English Language Development) Support Paraprofessional

English Language Development (ELD) Support Paraprofessional

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the ELD (English Language Development ) Support Paraprofessional will support students learning English by providing individualized English lessons and academic/social/emotional support to Multilingual Learner (English Language Learner) students within assigned school(s).  The ELD Support Paraprofessional will also be involved in administering language proficiency assessments to determine students' performance levels and to identify language acquisition needs. Spanish speaking or other bilingual/multilingual skills are highly valued in this position but is not a mandatory requirement. 

Essential Job Functions

• Works with English Language Learner students with English Language lessons and any other supports needed to help students find success in the classroom.
• Supports multilingual learner students and families with communication and information to support student and family engagement and participation within the school.
• Works collaboratively with ML Specialist, students' teachers, counselors, and other school personnel to ensure that English Learners' academic and social-emotional needs are being met.
• Meets individually with multilingual learner students to check on academic progress (grades, homework, attendance, etc.) based on referrals or at-risk determinations.
• Provides organized documentation of students' English lesson progress, attendance tracking, and academic check-in visits.
• Supports ML Specialist(s) with English proficiency assessments such as WIDA screenings and WIDA ACCESS testing processes.
• Supports school and district's efforts to communicate and involve ML families which may include translation support for school meetings and/or events.
• Works collaboratively with Student Services Family Liaisons and other community organizations to build cross-supports within multiple programs in order to better support multilingual learner students and their families. 

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment when necessary, such as school device/computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional district/school meetings may require some traveling during the workday.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write fluently in English.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in written form to supervisor is essential.
• Ability to check email daily and respond via email when necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and continually maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and EL families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, families, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with English Learner students.
• Willing to adjust and/or change based on supervisory feedback.
• Must work well independently with self-initiative and organization skills.

Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications 
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance will be considered. Required qualifications to work at a Title I schools include:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required (submit diploma or certification within the job application)
• Title I School Requirement: To work at a Title I school, candidates must meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional standard by fulfilling one of the following:
  • Hold an Associate's degree (if applicable, upload evidence within job application)
  • Have completed at least 48 college or university credit hours (if applicable, upload transcript within the job application)
  • Successfully pass the MasterTeacher Paraprofessional exams within 3 months of being hired
• Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.  

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt
Contract: 

• 29 hours per week, approximately 177 days, Time Card
• Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level E1 15.85, additional pay given for higher education and experience 

Not Benefit Eligible

*This position is funded by a soft funding source. Continuation of the role each school year is contingent on an annual review and ongoing availability of funds.