EL Paraprofessional

Position: English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional

Location: KHMS

Schedule: 6.5 hours/day; 32.5 hours/week

Rate of pay: hourly

Position Summary:

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a student-centered and culturally responsive English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional to support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level curriculum, developing English language proficiency, and achieving academic success.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with EL teachers, classroom teachers, intervention staff, and families to provide instructional support, language development opportunities, and positive relationships that foster student growth, belonging, and engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet Michigan paraprofessional qualification requirements through one of the following:

Associate's Degree or higher; OR

Minimum of sixty (60) earned college credit hours; OR

Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements are not eligible for employment in this position.

CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)

Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred

Experience supporting multilingual learners preferred

Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred, but not required

Ability to support students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development

Ability to support classroom instruction through individual and small-group interventions

Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teachers and support staff

Ability to collect data and maintain documentation as assigned

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support English Learners in accessing grade-level curriculum and classroom instruction

Provide individual and small-group instructional support in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development

Assist students with language acquisition and academic success across content areas

Support implementation of instructional strategies designed for multilingual learners

Collaborate with EL teachers and classroom teachers to provide targeted support

Monitor student progress and assist with data collection and documentation

Support communication between school and families as appropriate

Assist students during classroom activities, specials, field trips, assemblies, and school events

Maintain active supervision of students and support positive behavioral expectations

Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student behavioral concerns

Perform additional duties as assigned

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to:

Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move frequently throughout the school day

Lift, carry, push, pull, and move instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Support students in classrooms, intervention settings, specials, field trips, assemblies, and other educational environments

Maintain active supervision and awareness of student safety

Participate in outdoor activities and supervision as assigned

Move quickly and respond appropriately to student needs, safety concerns, and emergencies

Utilize instructional technology and student data systems

The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels, frequent movement, changing schedules, and the need to support students with diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
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