Educational Paraprofessional Professional Assistant (Paraeducator): ELL

Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time (35 hours/week, school year) professional assistant (paraeducator) to work at the elementary school level. Professional assistants provide instructional support to students in small groups and one-to-one settings under the direction of a certified teacher. In this role, the professional assistant will provide instructional support to English Language Learners, working with them in small groups and individually to help develop their English language acquisition. An updated collective bargaining agreement provides competitive salary and benefits.

Essential Functions

• Works one-on-one with students at various English proficiency levels, particularly newcomers, to further their language acquisition.
• Serves as an in-class support for mainstream teachers in courses with clusters of ELL students.
• Becomes familiar with classroom content and assists staff in executing differentiated ELL instructional practices.
• Assists in managing student behavior in order to create a safe, positive learning environment.
• Assists in administering district and state-required ELL assessments.
• Supports ELL teachers with clerical tasks (e.g. photocopying, filing, creating instructional tools under their direction, organizing materials, etc.).
• Attends in-services and other training as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Equipment

Use of district-issued digital tools.

Qualifications Profile

Professional assistants must possess an Associates Degree, a passing score on the ParaPro Competency Exam, or equivalent experience. Professional assistants working with ELL students must be highly proficient in spoken and written English; oral and written proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 3239.