NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $13.69-$18.86(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays
TITLE: Para educator – English Language Learning
QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
(Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
(Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained and associate’s degree (or higher); or
(Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness
Has experience working with children in an organized setting
Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
Has the ability to read and follow written directions
REPORTS TO: Director Special Programs Services
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to achieve proficiency in the English Language
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours
Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them
Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary
Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student
Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
Operate and care for instructional equipment
Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher
Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess
Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance
Provide a supportive disciplinary role
Perform routine clerical duties; such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operation of copy machines. maintain classroom records, and maintain attendance records
Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
Assist with student assessment
Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor