Para Educator English Language Learner

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The ELL Paraeducator assists in the identification of EL students and communicate with staff. They assist with administering of WIDA screening and assessments. The ELL Paraeducator provides content language learning through hands on experiences games inquiry based training.

Position Type: Classroom Assistant/Instructional Assistant

Location: District Wide

Salary: HVPEA Contract $14.75 $17.40

Reports To: Principal & Director of State Federal & Preschool Programs

Status: School Year

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Hours: 29 Hours Per Week

Date Posted: 7/19/2024

Closing Date: Internal 7/25/2024 External: until Closed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills both oral and written.

• Must meet NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified.(i.e. at minimum an Associates Degree 60 hours of college credit OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Bilingual preferred

• Experience working with ELL studentspreferred

• Work effectively with EL team and building staff to best support students and learning

• Ability to work well under the direction of program coordinator administrators and classroom teachers

• Show evidence of initiative andenthusiasm

• Ability to keep accurate records on activities with students as required by program guidelines

• Willingness and ability to conduct face to face and virtual learning activities and instruction.

• Support and educate families through virtual support

• May be required to take a skills test

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand the program guidelines

• Understand and support Huron Valleys objectives for EL students

• Provide ACCESS curriculum to focus on language development: speaking listening reading & writing goals

• Provide content language learning through handson experiences games inquiry based activities

• Assist with the identification of EL students and communicate with staff (WIDA scores Can Dos)

• Focus on language goals academic vocabulary essay writing goal setting and tracking student progress

• Assist with administering of WIDA screeners and assessment

• Provide iReady support to students and families

• Engage in professional learning opportunities training and department meetings to grow professionally

• Perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator administrator or classroom teacher

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School diploma and/or related experience.

LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:Ability to speak and write effectively.Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanna Klebba

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources

2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)

EMAIL:

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.