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Garfield County School District No. 16 Paraprofessional - English Language Learner (ELL) in Parachute, Colorado
Job Title: Paraprofessional - English Language Learner (ELL) Job Family: Classified Department: Bea Underwood Elementary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $16.00 - $28.00 Job ID#: 1335
Position Summary: The English Language Learner (ELL) paraprofessional supports Non-English Proficient (NEP) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) and teachers in the delivery of instruction and data collection on tasks and assessments in a variety of classroom settings. The ELL paraprofessional supervises and monitors students in small group settings and during transitional activities.
Position Responsibilities Performs duties under the direction of the ELL teacher and the general education teachers in the general education setting Develops and delivers individual and small group learning activities Supports instructional tasks with individual and small groups of students in a classroom setting, both in an ELL classroom and a general education classroom Supervises students in various settings and locations Provides reinforcement for academic skills, specific to language acquisition Assists in the collection of data on students' progress Participates in professional development and training required by the District Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability: Knowledge of ELL students and best practices Ability to supervisor and monitor students in a variety of settings Ability to communicate effectively Ability to take initiative to complete required tasks Demonstrate cultural competency General computer and office skills
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Associate's degree OR two years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency test Valid Colorado Driver's License Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is required within two months of hire. CPR and First Aid Certification is required within two months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish
Essential Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Length of Contract/Terms of Employment: 10-months
Salary & Benefits: $16.00-$28.00; Employee benefit package
Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled
Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages ap