Multilingual Learner Paraeducator- Elementary
Multilingual Learner Paraeducator- Elementary
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- POSITION TITLE: Multilingual Learner Paraeducator- Elementary Education
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Multilingual Learner Paraeducator responsibilities will vary depending on the assignment but typically include working in cooperation with MLL teachers classroom teachers and other pertinent personnel to assist non English speaking or limited English speaking students in developing oral and written communication skills. The Colchester School District educates approximately 2200 students across five schools. CSD offers employees a generous benefits package including a competitive wage and an excellent BCBS healthcare plan. In addition the benefits include dental insurance long-term disability retirement plan life insurance and tuition must have a high school degree/GED.
- WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5 according to education. Non-Exempt (hourly)
- TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.
- REPORTS TO: Building Principals and MLL Teacher
- EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in person and in writing by the Building Administrators in collaboration with the MLL Teacher consistent with the process described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational background and/or interest in multicultural issues and languages/cultures.
- Experience and/or interest in teaching English as a Second Language.
- Personal qualities necessary to work with both students and other adults.
- Previous experience and/or ability working with children or adolescents.
- Commitment to the School Districts mission and Strategic Plan.
- Communicate with MLL teachers and classroom teachers regarding student needs and instructional plans.
- Work with students individually or in small groups.
- Conduct activities that promote effective listening speaking reading or writing skills.
- Assist students in learning content according to their readiness levels.
- Provide activities and experiences to help students adapt to American culture.
- Prepare students to master both basic and higher-order thinking skills.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by building principals and/or the MLL Teacher.
- Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Frequently required to stand walk and sit
- Regularly required to see talk and hear
- Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel
- Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb steps; stoop kneel or crouch
- Occasionally lift carry move and/or restrain school-aged students
- Occasionally required to drive
- PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- WORKING CONDITIONS:
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employment Type
Full-Time
