PARA-EDUCATOR - ENGLISH LEARNER (EL)

Primary Function

Supports the instructional program as directed by instructional coordinator supporting the EL program and administrators and/or teachers.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree or higher; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.
Considerable knowledge of English language and reading comprehension.
Ability to work successfully with administrators, teachers, and school officials.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while performing a variety of complex and routine tasks.

Performance Responsibilities

Plans and delivers instructional EL lessons.
Diagnoses oral English language use and receptive English language comprehension.
Assignment will be determined to provide instructional support within the EL program. Assignments may need to change throughout the school year to maintain compliance with providing instructional support for students within each YCSD school EL program.
Consults with classroom teachers, ESL teachers, ESL instructional coach, administrators and guidance counselors concerning individual student instructional plans and schedules.
Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
Monitors students and performs bus, cafeteria, hall, or other non-instructional assignments under the direction of the building administrators.
Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
Models non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follows established safe work practices.
Follows established YCSD policies and procedures at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job assignments may be a one school or multiple schools within YCSD. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a classroom environment.

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Instructional Coordinator supporting EL and Building Administrators

Terms of Employment: Ten months a year. Salary determined according to the YCSD Pay Plan.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

Revised: 10/26/2022