What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESOL Paraprofessional position at Arkansas Department of Education?
Job Title: ESOL Paraprofessional - Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal
Department: ESOL Department
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- At least one (1) of the following:
- Two (2) years of college credit
- An associate's degree (or higher)
- Provide evidence of passing the Arkansas State Board of Education adopted Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Possess basic knowledge of technology and keyboarding to support student learning
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate patience, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Eagerness to work with children of all abilities, languages, and cultural backgrounds
Terms of employment
185 day contract with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies.
Essential Job Functions
- Be an integral part of the ESOL Team and collaborate with classroom content teachers
- Provide English language acquisition and academic assistance to students, one-on-one or in small groups
- Support the preparation of instructional materials that reflect appropriate ELL modifications and accommodations
- Re-word and/or clarify lesson content in a comprehensible manner given a student's level of English proficiency
- Maintain confidentiality
- Support supervision of and monitor students throughout the school day
- Provide clerical support for program and administration
- Collect student data and share information with appropriate staff
Other Job Functions
- Exhibit professionalism and culturally proficient skills and attitudes
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment
- Represent the ESOL team on school committees
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administration.
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000
