Paraeducator ESOL

Para - ESOL

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Provides for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work and/or periodic conferences critiques records and reports.

Provides native language instructional assistance in basic subject areas under the teachers direction. Functions as a liaison between the school teacher students and parents. Assists in communication between school personnel and parents. Provides instructional support for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teachers direction. Assists in gathering student materials for required screenings and assessments. Participates in program inservice activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associates degree from an accredited college or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.

Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. Ability to understand written and oral instructions to speak and write coherently to keep records and make simple reports and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions. Bilingual/biliterate required.

Requires sitting and some standing walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students parents internal and external contacts and with the public.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day and the ability to lift carry move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing 40 pounds or more with help as necessary.

Paraeducator Union

N/A

PA03

Non-Exempt

0111

47

11/13/2012