JCMS English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional

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Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with student support to meet instructional goals and objectives ***It is not required that you be able to speak another language. Essential Job Functions - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement interventions - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas - Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education Travel Requirements - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel) - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required - Effective writing and verbal communication skills Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School diploma or equivalent and completion of paraprofessional test or 48 college credit hours - Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable FLSA Status: Non-exempt