Administrative Management, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Educational Testing, English Language, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Records Management, Secondary School, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
EL Paraeducator Assistant I @ Reno High School (35 hrs./wk.,182 day)
English Language Development
TO APPLY:
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Highly Qualified (HQ) Status: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a score of at least 460.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of site administration, assists teaching staff in providing English Learner (EL) students with individual and/or group instruction. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the EL teacher and/or EL Facilitator for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing language needs and building academic language and content knowledge.
- Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts or pre-teaching to build background knowledge that allows EL students to comprehend or have equitable access to grade-level (Tier I) content.
- Monitors current and/or former EL student progress toward language/content objectives and targets for the purpose of providing feedback to students, EL teacher, site facilitator, and/or general education teacher.
- Collaborate with instructional staff for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student language outcomes.
- Under the direction of the EL teacher/EL Facilitator, helps to instruct English learners for the purpose of showing language acquisition progress and gaining academic skills.
- Demonstrates understanding of students' language needs/proficiency levels and designs lessons to increase receptive and productive language development.
- Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children, staff members, and all aspects of his/her work.
- Monitor and assist "newcomer" students as needed in class, at lunch, and recess.
- Models' English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
- Promotes EL students' self-esteem through positive language instruction and encouragement.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the social cultural context of activities performed in class.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Attends required meetings and in-service presentations assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions.
- Additional Duties: Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:
Education and Experience:
Option 1:
Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field).
AND
one (1) year of relevant exper ence.
Option 2:
High school diploma.
AND
two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Educational principles and techniques.
- Physical, emotional, and academic needs of students.
- Discipline and behavior modification strategies.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Basic mathematics.
- Office procedures, file, and records management.
- Common office equipment.
Skill in:
Instructing EL students in academic and self-care areas.
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