Substitute Paraprofessional - Mll Spanish

Position Type:
Non-Certified Support Staff/Paraprofessional Kindergarten/MLL Assistant
Date Posted:
10/20/2023
Location:
DistrictFor more than 250 years, Westerly Public Schools has been actively advancing its educational standards and supporting its growth and development within the community. Here we create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential. Our District offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits for both part-time and full-time staff including a complimentary employee assistance program, 403(b) participation, and holiday pay. Full-time benefits include paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage as well as employer sponsored life insurance and much more!
Are you ready to advance your career while giving back to the community by aiding in the development of our youth's future?
Job Title:Substitute Paraprofessional
Location: District
Class Title: Temporary - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 10/23/2023
Salary Range: $15.50/ Hr
Hours per week: Full Time
General Statement: This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the general academic and functional support of typically developing students who are multi language learners. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with a range of typically developing children, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans as part of an MTSS model and/or working with students who are acquiring English as a second language.
Responsibilities:

• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary, using district safety care techniques and standards.
• Assists the teacher in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists children with academic and/or functional skills of previously introduced concepts following teacher instruction and direction.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follows teacher or other appropriate professional's directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control, good judgment, patience and conducts self in a professional manner at all times in person and in writing .
• Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during play periods, lunch periods, detention and/or during student arrival and dismissal both indoors and out of doors.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Provides positive reinforcers as dictated by the Behavioral Support Plan as part of the MTSS model.
• Assists the teacher in providing instruction to individuals with developmental behavioral challenges.
• Utilizes approved de-escalation strategies and supervises students in a designated de-escalation area with other adults in safe proximity.
• MLL paras will support students in acquiring English as a second language, may perform verbal or written translations and support home school communication.
• Additional duties as required to support students in the learning environment.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:
Knowledge, skills and capabilities: All skills, certifications and requirements must be maintained and, as necessary, updated throughout the tenure in this position.

• Ability to work with children in a sensitive, respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Ability to respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communications skills
• Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Requirements.
• Physically capable of: walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing , turning stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception pulling, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in essential computer applications as required, including data collection techniques, Microsoft and Google Suites.
• Ability to learn computer applications in order to assist students with academic needs.
• This position requires fluency in Spanish.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Prefer three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
• Education:
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the ParaPRO qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2.

Questions can be directed to: HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If special accommodations are needed call 401-315-1500, 48 hours in advance.