Paraprofessional- Spanish Bilingual

Overview

Join our dynamic educational team as a Paraprofessional - Spanish Bilingual, where your passion for supporting student success will shine! In this vital role, you will work closely with teachers, students, and families to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Your bilingual skills will be instrumental in bridging language gaps, ensuring every student feels valued and understood. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Duties

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional activities, including literacy, math, and early childhood education strategies.
• Support students with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, through personalized mentoring and behavior management techniques.
• Facilitate effective communication with Spanish-speaking families to promote parent engagement and collaboration.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transitions to ensure safety and positive behavior.
• Implement classroom behavior management plans and educational compliance standards in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Use educational technologies and computers to enhance student learning experiences.
• Contribute to lesson proofreading, tutoring sessions, and individualized support for students requiring additional assistance.

Specific Core Function:Para-Educators are assigned throughout the Manchester School District, from preschool to high school levels, including pre-vocational and vocational levels. The majority of assignments include assisting students with disabilities and assisting in self-care of students. Some Para-Educators are assigned to work in vocational settings. The nature of the work requires that the employee establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Para-Educator I: Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Para-Educator II: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higher or Paraeducator II certification from the NH DOE.
• Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
• Must have ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects.

Responsibilities of the Position (Typical Tasks):

• Under general supervision, assists school teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple handicaps.
• Performs technical and/or service requirements requiring limited supervision.
• Performs instructional assignments with minimum supervision in comprehension and reinforcement skills, emotional, physical, developmental, language, reading, math, and related skills.
• Assists in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Assists students to and from transportation sources and during recess, playground, lunch, and other school periods.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:This is an affiliated (AFSCME) position under the Para-Educators negotiated contract, following the school calendar, with 6-8 hours per day, 30-40 hours per week.

Application Procedure:

The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: https://mansd.schoolspring.com/ The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org

Position Type:Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Pay: $18.04 - $18.57 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19