A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Sand Ridge Jr High for a part-time English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional. This position is for 4.00 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year and is paid according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule. This position starts the upcoming 2025-26 school year (note start date).
Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS
Purpose Statement:
Under the direction of the Student Educational Access & Opportunity Department, the school Principal, EL Support teacher, and District EL Support Team, the English Learner (EL) Program Paraprofessional, will support the implementation of the District English Learner Master Plan by helping to maintain student records; administering annual assessments; communicating with families and monitoring student progress; providing student language instruction and support; and facilitating communication between families of English Learners.
Essential Functions:
- Provides instruction to individuals or small groups of English Language Learner students in a classroom, pull-out, or other learning environment
- Plans and provides instruction and learning activities
- Confers, as needed, with teachers, families, and the administrative team concerning student needs.
- Informs teacher, families, and the administrative team about any special problems or information concerning students
- Assists teachers and support staff to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives
- Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
- Assures student understanding of content/material being taught; answers student questions; assists student in reviewing assignments and test results
- Administers WIDA screener and annual WIDA ACCESS testing
- Performs and documents all federal processes pertaining to EL students
- Builds home-school relationships
- Communicates with parents to discuss students’ academic progress
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Must observe student confidentiality
- Must be discrete in responding to student behavior and educational needs whenever possible
- Will assist and guide students by providing appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitude
- Must communicate with students in English and support English language development to facilitate instructional processes
- Regular and reliable level of attendance is a necessary essential function of this job
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Job related experience, preferred
- Bilingual, preferred
- Certification, preferred
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
Read Full Description