ESL Paraeducator JH/HS

Grades 7-12 ESL Paraeducator

• Pleasant Valley Junior High and Pleasant Valley High School
• 5.67 paid hrs/day
• 8:45 AM - 2:25 PM
• $18.15/hour after 60-day probationary period

TITLE: District ESL Paraeducator

DATE: March 2025

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma with post-secondary education (preferred) and/or experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: District ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, hours of work based on student need (hours will be between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

DUTY ASSIGNMENT: Assignments are based on full-day, building will vary based on student need

JOB DUTIES

• Frequent collaboration with the ESL teacher and classroom teachers to discuss student progress and needs (Examples: spend time in ESL small group instruction, conversations with the ESL teacher regarding strategies and student needs, etc.)
• Works with the student and classroom teacher to ensure that student accommodations are followed
• Provides proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance to ELL students
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• May use assistive technology as well as native language to communicate with students
• Supervising English Learners at lunch/recess as assigned by ESL Teacher
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Participate in ESL para team meetings and district paraprofessional training

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary and work year assigned according to the Letter of Assignment.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building-level administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. More physical demands could be possible based on student needs. Stooping and kneeling occasionally. Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently. Must be able to remain mobile throughout the workday. Works in standard office and school building environments.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including recent Iowa legislative requirements. The district strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and termination. All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the district’s equal employment opportunity policies. This policy will be communicated annually to all employees to ensure ongoing awareness and compliance.

DISCLAIMER:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.