Paraeducator IA/English Language Learner Assistant - Bilingual

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website.

All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. 

All paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The finalpathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment. Information regarding the process can be found HERE.  Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at (508) 398-7611.

SUMMARY: Supports students with and without disabilities. Perform any combination of the following instructional tasks in a classroom, to assist teaching staff. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instructional support to multilingual learners in the general education classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Reinforce academic vocabulary and language structures across content areas.
• Assist students in understanding classroom directions, assignments, and instructional materials by clarifying language and concepts.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
• Assist with implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in students' educational plans when applicable.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to language acquisition, instructional strategies, and cultural competency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and administrators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students with diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.

• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational setting.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multilingual learners or students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in languages represented within the school community.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

  Desired Characteristics

• Patient, flexible, and student-centered.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative while working under the direction of certified staff.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment for all students.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and training related to English language development and inclusive practices.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT: [REMOVE ALL THAT ARE NOT NEEDED]

Michael Bovino, Principal
Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: (508) 778-7979