Educational Language Paraprofessional
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Educational Language Paraprofessional
Internal applicants have until Monday, October 26, 2026 to apply.
Description: Assist teachers with instruction of English language learners or English as a second language.
Job Summary: 7.0 hours/day (8:15 AM to 3:45 PM), 5 days/week, 195 days/year
Responsibilities:
- Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades Kindergarten-12th .
- Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades K through 12th, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
- Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students.
- Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
- Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports for school students.
- Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
- Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help EL students acquire the English language.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
- Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student.
- Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (Ohio Dept. of Education, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
- Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
- Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
- Participate in EL Team monthly meetings
- Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
- Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
- One year of related successful work experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers
- Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
- Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualification: Experience working with English language learners or English as a second language.
Application Procedure: Apply online
Salary: $17.47/hour non-degreed; $19.74/hour 2-year degree; $21.50/teaching certificate
Standard Employee Benefits
Hiring Manager: Patrick McNichols, Principal
HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
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