POSITION TITLE: English Learner Program Paraprofessional

JOB TYPE: Hourly, Part Time, up to 29 hours per week

CAMPUS: MIT (6th - 8th)

REPORTS TO: School Site Curriculum Coordinator & Director

VAUGHN HISTORY and MISSION

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent. Vaughn operates five contiguous campuses under one charter.

JOB OVERVIEW

Working under the direction of a Curriculum Coordinator and the Schoolwide English Learner Program Coordinator, the English Learner (EL) Program Paraprofessional, will help to implement the District English Learner Master Plan by helping to maintain student records; administering annual assessments; communicating with families and monitoring student progress; providing student support; and facilitating communications between families of English Learners. The English Learner Program Paraprofessional understands and works effectively with students from different cultures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Tasks: Instructional Assistant

• Provides instructional assistance to individuals or small groups of English Language Learner students in a classroom, pull-out or other learning environment
• Assists teachers with implementing lesson plans by providing English-to-Spanish translation that supports learning experiences for students
• Assists with planning and setting up learning activities
• Confers, as needed, with teachers and the administrative team concerning student needs. Informs teacher and the administrative team to any special problems or information concerning students
• Assists teachers and resource staff to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
• Assure students understanding of content/ material being taught; answer student questions; assist students in reviewing homework / class assignments and test results
• Work with district ELPAC team to administer annual ELPAC testing
• Build home-school relationships
• Communicate with parents to discuss students’ academic progress

Must observe student confidentiality

• Must be discrete in responding to student behaviors and educational needs whenever possible
• Assists and guides students by providing appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitude
• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processes

Essential Tasks: Staff Support Ability to:

• Assist teachers with the implementation of instructional goals and activities, assessing the needs of individual students and developing programs to meet those needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Read, write, speak and translate English and a designated second language
• Assist with the instructional and related activities of the assigned learning environment
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public

DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Skills used to maintain positive relationships with students and adults
• English language acquisition and development
• Be aware of and sensitive to needs of a diverse population
• Read, write and speak English effectively
• Accurately translate documents and conferences into the targeted language
• Relate to high school students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Perform tasks with patience, tact and good judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education required.
• 48 Semester units/60 quarter units OR pass a pre-employment test of 70% or better
• 2 years of experience in a school setting
• Read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently
• Preferably, enrolled in an accredited college. Possess or on track for a Bachelor's Degree
• Posses strong written and oral communication skills 
• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships. 
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications, Microsoft Word, Excel and online data input software.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within the recent 6 weeks.
• Vaughn Next Century Learning Center voted to adopt a vaccination requirement on a school-wide basis; therefore all new staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $20.00 - $24.00/hr (Non-Bachelor’s Degree Track); $27.00 - $31.00/hr (Bachelor’s Degree track); $32.00 - $37.00 (Credential/Master’s Degree Track) 
• Sick time accrual
• Opportunity for professional growth

The description and details surrounding this role may fluctuate and is therefore not a complete representation of the essential functions and responsibilities provided. VNCLC retains the discretion to add or change the typical duties of this position at any time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Upon receiving an offer of employment: 

• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) 
• Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment
• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment 

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.

Salary : $20 - $37