Elementary Multilingual Paraprofessional
Kalamazoo Public SchoolsThis vacancy is for the 2025-2026 School Year
Elementary Multilingual Paraprofessional
Location TBD
KSP, Paraprofessional Hourly Rate ($17.42)
(Pay Rate for 2024 - 2025 School Year)
10 Month, Full-Time
Scope of Responsibilities
Provide instructional support to students of limited English proficiency under the direction of the Multilingual teacher and/or general education classroom teacher.
Performance Responsibilities
- Assist students individually and in groups with classroom lessons in the multilingual and /or general education classroom.
- Perform routine classroom tasks, such as maintaining records and a clean physical environment, as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Language Support: Assist English learners in developing their language skills through targeted activities, one-on-one sessions, or small group interactions.
- Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to support English learners within the regular classroom setting, providing additional explanation and support as needed.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Promote a culturally inclusive environment, understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds to enhance the language learning experience for students.
- Communication Facilitation: Act as a bridge between teachers and English learners, ensuring effective communication and understanding between all parties involved.
- Resource Development: Assist in the creation and adaptation of instructional materials that cater to the language needs of English learners, making learning resources more accessible.
- Assessment Support: Collaborate with teachers in administering assessments for English learners’ language proficiency and progress, providing feedback and insights for further development.
- Individualized Learning Plans: Assist classroom teacher with monitoring individualized learning plans for English learners, tailoring support to meet the specific needs of each student.
- Involvement: Foster communication between school and parents, helping parents understand and actively participate in their child’s language development and academic progress.
- Inclusive Classroom Practices: Advocate for and implement inclusive practices that support the integration of English learners into the broader classroom community.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on best practices in language acquisition, cultural competence, and educational strategies for English learners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalency and at least one of the following Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) qualifications:
-two years of study (60 credit hours) at an institution of higher learning.
-an associate degree or higher.
-passing scores in math, reading, and writing on the ACT Work Keys Assessment prior to June 1, 2017, or the Basic Skills Test of the Michigan Teacher
-Test for Certification; or
-passing score of at least 460 on the ETS (Education Testing Service) Paraprofessional Assessment.
- Above average English reading and language arts skills.
- Able to speak clearly and express ideas.
- Good personal appearance and grooming.
- Ability to develop a rapport with the students.
- Evidence of a desirable work record (i.e., low absenteeism, good job performance, flexibility).
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job: bending, lifting.
- Willingness to work with various students in the building.
- Ability to maintain the necessary energy and composure to work successfully with students.
Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous voluntary or paid experience with youth.
- Completion of classes in English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Computers, or other training in education.
- Ability to work with students with a diverse background, representing different culture and languages.
- Be fluent in multiple languages, including English.
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Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.