FUNCTION: To assist the schools’ ELD teachers to provide support for ELs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EL Parapro:

Assist with placement tests and annual state assessments of EL students;

Interpret for students in class and assist with translation technology;

Interpret as necessary for counselors and administration;

Assist in ELD classroom as scheduled by ELD teacher;

Tutor individual students/small groups;

Liaison between administration and Spanish-speaking parents;

Parent-teacher conferences support;

Other duties as directed by ELD teacher, principal or program coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree or pass paraprofessional skills test prior to employment; or

High school graduate/GED and pass paraprofessional skills test prior to employment;

Computer skills including knowledge of Excel, SchoolMaster, Word and ability to learn new programs;

Fluent written and verbal skills in Spanish and English;

Proven organization skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;

Ability to speak English and Spanish effectively with staff, students, and families.

SCHEDULE:

2017-2018 School Year beginning August 2017, 6.5 Hours Per Day/181 work days in the 17/18 school year.

SALARY:

$10.99 per hour, 2016-2017 Salary Schedule

2017-2018 Salary Schedule (Currently Negotiating)

This position will remain open until June 14, 2017 at minimum or until filled.