ELD Paraprofessional na Grain Valley R-5 School District

POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is primarily responsible for supporting the instructional program by assisting students in developing their English language proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the classroom
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present and/or reinforce learning concepts
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Translate verbal and written communication to assist students, teachers and parents in communicating
• Create instructional resources as needed
• Collect student related data as directed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Sixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed the Para Assessment Test is preferred
• Ability to translate written documents
• Knowledge of proper concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and Second Language
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, including those with limited English proficiency, in a professional manner
• Ability to lead, guide and/or coordinate others
• Ability to exhibit a positive and patient demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and district staff
• Ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 9 month position
• Reports to Assistant Superintendent
• Non-exempt