ESL Paraeducator 6.5 hours/day 176 days/year
Job Description
TITLE: English Learner Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma.
Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing
Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test
Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement
Speaks the language of the supported students
Evidence of emotional stability and maturity
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: Responsible for working with students whose primary language is not English.
Inputs (activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule | Evidence (what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar) | Outcomes (what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?) |
1. Language Support - Provide one-on-one or small group language instruction to ELL students - Assist ELL students in understanding and completing classroom tasks - Support students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English - Help students build academic vocabulary across subject areas
2. Classroom Assistance - Support lead teachers in adapting lessons and materials for ELL students - Assist in creating a welcoming and culturally responsive classroom environment - Help manage classroom activities, focusing on the needs of ELL students - Facilitate communication between ELL students and their English-speaking peers
3. Cultural Liaison - Act as a cultural bridge between ELL students, their families, and the school - Assist in translating and interpreting when necessary (if bilingual) - Help students and families navigate school systems and cultural differences - Support teachers in understanding and respecting students' cultural backgrounds
4. Academic Support - Reinforce concepts taught by the classroom teacher in students' native language if possible - Assist ELL students with homework and test preparation - Provide additional explanations of academic content as needed - Support ELL students in using educational technology and resources
5. Language Assessment and Progress Monitoring - Assist in administering language proficiency assessments - Help collect data on students' language development progress - Participate in the identification and reclassification process for ELL students - Support teachers in tracking and documenting ELL students' academic progress
6. Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with ELL teachers, classroom teachers, and other support staff - Participate in team meetings regarding ELL student progress and needs - Communicate regularly with teachers about students' language development and academic challenges - Assist in maintaining open lines of communication with ELL students' families
7. Resource Development - Help create or adapt learning materials for ELL students - Assist in developing visual aids and language support tools - Contribute to the creation of culturally relevant educational resources - Organize and maintain ELL resources and materials
8. Professional Development - Attend training sessions on ELL instructional strategies and cultural competence - Stay informed about best practices in second language acquisition - Participate in workshops on working with diverse student populations - Seek opportunities to improve personal language skills if bilingual
| 1. Language Support Documentation - Logs of language instruction sessions provided to ELL students - Records of vocabulary and language concepts taught - Progress notes on students' language development
2. Adapted Educational Materials - Modified classroom materials with language supports - Translated documents or resources (if bilingual) - Visual aids and graphic organizers for language learning
3. Cultural Liaison Activities - Records of cultural mediation instances - Documentation of translation/interpretation services provided - Notes from meetings with ELL families
4. Academic Support Records - Logs of tutoring sessions and homework assistance - Examples of scaffolded assignments for ELL students - Records of technology use in supporting ELL students
5. Assessment and Progress Monitoring - Data collection sheets on language proficiency progress - Notes on students' performance in language assessments - Documentation of students' academic achievements in content areas
6. Collaboration Artifacts - Minutes from team meetings about ELL students - Communication logs with teachers and families - Emails or messages coordinating ELL support
7. Resource Development Products - Created or adapted ELL learning materials - Organized ELL resource libraries or digital repositories - Culturally relevant educational tools and resources
8. Professional Growth Evidence - Certificates from ELL-related training and workshops - Personal language learning progress (if applicable) - Reflections on implemented ELL strategies and their effectiveness
| 1. Language Proficiency - Accelerated English language acquisition among ELL students - Improved scores on language proficiency assessments - Enhanced confidence in using English for academic and social purposes
2. Academic Achievement - Improved performance of ELL students in content area subjects - Increased participation of ELL students in classroom activities - Higher rates of homework completion and assignment understanding
3. Cultural Integration - Greater involvement of ELL students in school activities and programs - Improved cross-cultural understanding among all students - Enhanced sense of belonging for ELL students within the school community
4. Family Engagement - Increased participation of ELL families in school events and conferences - Improved communication between the school and ELL families - Greater understanding among families of the U.S. education system
5. Classroom Inclusivity - More effective differentiation of instruction for ELL students - Increased use of culturally responsive teaching practices - Enhanced peer relationships between ELL and non-ELL students
6. Student Confidence and Well-being - Improved self-esteem and self-efficacy among ELL students - Reduced anxiety related to language barriers - Increased willingness to take risks in language learning
7. Teacher Effectiveness - Enhanced capacity of classroom teachers to support ELL students - More efficient use of instructional time through targeted ELL support - Improved collaboration between mainstream and ELL teachers
8. Resource Utilization - More effective use of language learning materials and technologies - Increased availability of culturally and linguistically appropriate resources - Better alignment of ELL support with curriculum objectives
9. School Culture - Heightened awareness and celebration of linguistic diversity - Improved overall school climate regarding inclusion and multiculturalism - Increased recognition of bilingualism as an asset
10. Long-term Student Success - Higher rates of ELL student retention and graduation - Improved college and career readiness among ELL students - Enhanced long-term academic and social outcomes for ELL students
11. Assessment and Accountability - More accurate assessment of ELL students' content knowledge - Improved tracking of language proficiency growth - Enhanced ability to demonstrate program effectiveness to stakeholders
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 176 day Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education. 6.5 hours per day
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.
SALARY RANGE: In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement; starting wage $16.93 per hour based on 2025/2026 USW union contract.
This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.