Paraprofessional - English as a Second Language na Holyoke Public Schools

Job description:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of  material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Helps students within English language development needs, uses bilingualism to promote student language. 
• Assists in the shops with technical vocabulary and English language. 
• Assists students with language and supporting inclusion
• Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Meets the buses and assist students in breakfast and lunch routines

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (WorkKeys or Parapro Assessment)
• Training or experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills 
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply