Aug 21, 2026 5 hr. ago

ELL Paraprofessional

Aug 21, 2026 5 hr. ago

Job Title: Parapros

Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day

The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.

Qualifications of Employment:

High school diploma or GED required
Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees)
Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)
Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs
Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves
Professional communication skills
- All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred
- Proper grammar usage with English
All: Basic computer skills
- Typing, email
Clerks:
- Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred
Preschool parapros only:
- Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)
- Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years

Parapros:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc)
Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers
Substitute if needed
Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district
Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics
Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty
Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work
Restraint & De-escalation training
Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.
May need to grade student work
Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed
Uphold confidentiality - FERPA
Mandated Reporter
Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool
Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures
Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc)
Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance
Parent communication regarding students
Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days
Follow all RSD policies and procedures
Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation
Other duties as assigned

7.5 hrs/day (Example Schedules):

Job Duties Specific to this position:

Essential Responsibilities

Provide instructional support to English Learners in grades K–12 based on student and school needs.
Assist ESL teachers and classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies and accommodations designed to support English Learners.
Provide small-group and/or individual instruction targeting English language development and academic content.
Push into general education classrooms to support EL students with grade-level content, assignments, vocabulary, academic language, and classroom participation.
Reinforce English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Provide scaffolding, modeling, visuals, vocabulary support, and other strategies to help ELs access grade-level instruction.
Assist students in understanding classroom directions, academic vocabulary, assignments, and content.
Provide overflow interpreting support when district or school interpreters are unavailable or when additional language support is needed.
Perform other duties related to ESL student and family support as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Biliteracy in Spanish and English is preferred, including the ability to read and write effectively in both languages.
Previous experience working with children, English Learners, or in a school setting preferred.
60 college hours or must be able to pass a Paraprofessional exam

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