Multilingual Paraprofessional (ML)

Reporting to the classroom teacher to whom the paraprofessional is assigned, performs any combination of instructional tasks in a classroom to assist in making the school setting effective and efficient wherever and whenever possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Discusses assigned teaching areas with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

2. Plans, prepares and develops various teaching aids to support student learning. 

3. Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing.

4. Assists students as assigned, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. 

5. Assist the teacher in preparing the room for school and in keeping the classroom neat and orderly.

6.Help prepare and distribute lesson materials;

7. Assist the teacher in arranging bulletin boards, class displays, learning center materials, and parent notices.

8. Assist in storing materials and getting the classroom ready for the closing of school; and

9. Any other duties as required by the classroom teacher or Director of Language, Culture, and Equity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred; at least five (5) years.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  Paraprofessionals must have passed the state assessment (ParaPro) required for to ability to assist in the instruction of math, reading, and writing.

ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with adolescents.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Must have well-established communication skills and the ability to share information and resources appropriately.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills; a general pleasant demeanor and respectful attitude towards employees at all levels of the school.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and maintain confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.