ESL Paraprofessional

Job Description

The ESLParaprofessional supports Emergent Bilinguals (English Language Learners) by bridging the gap between instructional support and administrative compliance. This role involves assisting teachers in the classroom to provide language supports while supporting the LPAC Coordinator to ensure all state and federal documentation for the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) is accurate and up-to-date

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Review lesson internalizations to pre-identify necessary linguistic supports.

• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.

• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement..

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.

• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.

• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.

• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Instructional Support

• Classroom Assistance: Support students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts and lesson assignments with appropriate language supports.

• Material Adaptation: Adapt classroom lessons under the direction of the lead teacher and KIPP Texas ESL Program Manager to support student learning objectives.

• Implementation: Deliver English Language Development lessons for newcomers and students at the beginning stages of learning English. 

Administrative & Compliance Support

• Documentation: Support LPAC Coordinator with maintaining physical and digital confidential LPAC records, ensuring all student data is accurate for decision-making processes for their specific school.

• Data Management: Support with documentation in program management platforms (e.g., Ellevation, Skyward) prior to LPAC meetings to ensure accurate PEIMS coding.

• Clerical Duties: Handle filing, scheduling meetings, and family outreach to support the Multilingual Education team.

• Language Assessment Support: Help administer language assessments needed for identifying or reclassifying Emergent Bilingual students.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 1 - year related experience.

• Bilingual and Biliterate (Spanish preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned preferred .

• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable.

• Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet one of the following requirements:

  • Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less;

  • Possess an associate’s (or higher) degree; or

  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment

• The Paraprofessional must also meet the state’s Paraprofessional certification exam and requirements.  Paraprofessionals whose duties consist solely of parent and family engagement activities or translation services are exempt from the qualification requirement.

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

• Experience with data systems like Ellevation.

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community

• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities

• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year

• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback

• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment: 

Reports to school site Monday-Friday.

Travel Requirements: 

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. 

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

• Paid family leave.

• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

• Employee assistance programs. 

• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO: 

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.