Full Time ESL Paraprofessional

Full Time ESL Paraprofessional

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under direction of the Building Principal, the ESL Paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher(s)by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
• Assisting teachers for the purpose of determining students' needs and conveying information to
• appropriate instructional personnel and parents
• Implementing under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Supporting content teachers during days when the EL teacher is providing instruction in other buildings
• Assisting classroom teacher with presenting small group instruction to include the ELs actively
• Ensuring ELs are engaged in assignments meaningfully
• Modeling language and immersing student in a language enriched environment
• Providing extra skills practice whenever necessary
• Breaking down activities into smaller, more comprehensible units for students who need extra explanation
• Providing background knowledge needed to understand grade level curriculum through use of appropriately leveled reading materials, videos, pictures etc.
• Helping to develop vocabulary and other prerequisite skills not addressed in the current grade level’s curriculum
• Helping individual students feel more comfortable and involved in the classroom environment
• Fostering cultural awareness in the classroom
• Continuing EL supports during ACCESS Testing time when EL teacher is administering the test to the students in the district
• Ensuring proper use of supports and accommodations in the classroom on classroom assessments and activities
• Encouraging participation of ELs by acting as a sounding board when student is apprehensive to verbally communicate due to lack of confidence and language
• Providing alternative checks for understanding using level appropriate methods
• Helping the ELs in the classroom to navigate applications and software, glossaries and bilingual dictionaries
• Keeping instructional portfolio materials for assessment and progress updates
• Reviewing and reinforcing concepts taught to the class as a whole

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits.
• State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
• Experience in working with students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 504 and IEP’s.
• Criminal background check and Tuberculin testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
This position may require frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required. Additional demands may require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding and other daily living activities. Assist with self-care plans such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and other daily living activities; physically assist students to engage in activities such as walking or eating, able to kneel and work on the floor with students, able to walk for long periods. Assistance with physically aggressive behaviors required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Educational Support Professionals Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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