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All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises none
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus Associate degree, or 48 credit hours or pass an academic assessment
Qualifications
Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 credit hours, or pass an academic assessment
Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
Ability to successfully complete assignments with general supervision
Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristic
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic group
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instruction
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
Knowledge of district organizations, operations, and administrative policies preferred
Bilingual (English/another language) preferred
EXCLUDED FUNDING-RELATED DUTIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; communicate verbally and electronically; reach with hands and arms; stand and move throughout the building and/or to other facilities; and drive. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly lifts and/or exerts force of up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district and community.
- Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for English learner students in Dual Language, ESL and Sheltered classrooms
- Provide support to English learner students and families/guardians with diverse language needs
- Under direct supervision of a highly-qualified/certified teacher, conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher for English learner students; work with these students individually or in small groups
- Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual English learner students
- Provide in-class language support for English learner students at different language proficiency levels
- Assist Bilingual ESL and Sheltered teachers with interventions and tutoring on an as needed basis for EL students
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance (i.e. campus PDs, PLCs, SIM Training)
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events related to English learner students as assigned
- Perform all other tasks and duties related to English Learners as assigned
All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises none
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus Associate degree, or 48 credit hours or pass an academic assessment
Qualifications
Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 credit hours, or pass an academic assessment
Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
Ability to successfully complete assignments with general supervision
Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristic
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic group
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instruction
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
Knowledge of district organizations, operations, and administrative policies preferred
Bilingual (English/another language) preferred
EXCLUDED FUNDING-RELATED DUTIES:
- Substituting for the classroom teacher/acting as a permanent sub
- Translation services
- Lunch duty
- Campus security services
- Other duties not covered by Title III
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; communicate verbally and electronically; reach with hands and arms; stand and move throughout the building and/or to other facilities; and drive. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly lifts and/or exerts force of up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district and community.
