EL Paraeducator Assistant I @ Sepulveda Elementary (35 Hrs/wk, 182 Days)

Paraeducator Assistant I At Sepulveda Elementary

Under general supervision of site administration, assists teaching staff in providing English learner (EL) students with individual and/or group instruction. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Performs related duties as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the EL teacher and/or EL Facilitator for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing language needs and building academic language and content knowledge.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts or pre-teaching to build background knowledge that allows EL students to comprehend or have equitable access to grade-level (Tier I) content.
• Monitors current and/or former EL student progress toward language/content objectives and targets for the purpose of providing feedback to students, EL teacher, site facilitator, and/or general education teacher.
• Collaborate with instructional staff for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student language outcomes.
• Under the direction of the EL teacher/EL Facilitator, helps to instruct English learners for the purpose of showing language acquisition progress and gaining academic skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of students' language needs/proficiency levels and designs lessons to increase receptive and productive language development.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children, staff members, and all aspects of his/her work.
• Monitor and assist "newcomer" students as needed in class, at lunch, and recess.
• Models' English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Promotes EL students' self-esteem through positive language instruction and encouragement.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the social cultural context of activities performed in class.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends required meetings and in-service presentations assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• Additional duties: Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

• Education and Experience: Option 1: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field). AND one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Option 2: High school diploma. AND two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role.

Competencies for successful performance of job duties:

• Knowledge of educational principles and techniques.
• Physical, emotional, and academic needs of students.
• Discipline and behavior modification strategies.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematics.
• Office procedures, file, and records management.
• Common office equipment.
• Skill in instructing EL students in academic and self-care areas.
• Preparing lesson plans and teaching aids.
• Building student confidence and cooperation.
• Communicating tactfully with parents and staff.
• Evaluating situations and taking effective action.
• Typing, spelling, reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently.