Secondary Paraeducator - English Language Learners

Position Type:
Para Educator (School Aide)/ English Language Learner

Date Posted:
7/25/2025

Location:

Truman Campus

Date Available:

09/02/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Hours per Day:
6 hours per day; $25.19 to $27.79 DOE

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times:
This position will support 2 locations - 3 days at Truman Campus and 2 days at Norman Center.
Shift times may vary based on location

Days per Year:
180

Work with students on developing their English language skills. This instruction may occur in small groups or one on one.

Assist students with English skills throughout the curriculum.

Assist teacher in preparing the classroom and materials.

Assist teacher in keeping accurate records.

Develop a good rapport with the teacher, students, staff and parents.

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

Perform instructional clerical tasks.

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.

Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

And one of the following :

• AA degree,
  OR
  
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
  and
  48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
  OR
  
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

AA degree,
OR

High school diploma (or equivalent)
and
48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
OR

High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

POSITION SUMMARY: This position requires the Para educator to support students for whom English is the second language. The focus of this program will be to assist students in the development of spoken and written language. This position requires the Para educator to work with students K-12 to determine their native language proficiency in Spanish, to support their placement and success in the mainstream classroom.

Other duties included are testing students, filing, and translating materials for the certificated teacher and parents. The Para educator may also be asked to attend and translate at parent/teacher conferences.

The goal of this position is to work as a team, collaborating with the regular education classroom teachers, parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with students on developing their English language skills. This instruction may occur in small groups or one on one.
• Assist students with English skills throughout the curriculum.
• Assist teacher in preparing the classroom and materials.
• Assist teacher in keeping accurate records.
• Develop a good rapport with the teacher, students, staff and parents.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following :
  • AA degree,
    OR
    
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
    and
    48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
    OR
    
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual
Possess an understanding of other cultures
Experience working with student whose native language is not English

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pass a criminal background check
Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP's)
Positive Behavior Training…