2026 - 2027 Paraprofessional - ELL/Bilingual

Reports to: Building Administrator • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • 103 work days (181-day calendar) • 7 hours per day

About the Role

Provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Responsibilities

• Uses fluency in English and a language other than English to assist English Language Learner (ELL) students in learning academic content, language, and adjusting to U.S. schools.
• Assists ELL students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., read stories, provide writing assistance, reinforce language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and help students reach academic goals and grade-level standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers to evaluate progress and/or implement classroom objectives.
• Facilitates cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding between ELL students and native English speakers in the classroom.
• Provides feedback to the teacher regarding ELL students' progress and challenges in learning academic content, language, and adjusting to U.S. schools.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical tasks (e.g., laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters) to help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, appropriate/inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work at an alternative site in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires school/office building closures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus one of the following:
  • Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study
  • Passed the OGET test
  • Pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score is 455)
  • Workkeys Assessment (passing score is 3 or better on all three parts)
• Must obtain OSDE Paraprofessional Credential ($10 fee).
• Successfully completed the Bilingual Skills Test administered through OKCPS.
• Demonstrated ability to fluently speak, write, read, and comprehend multiple languages.
• Operates standard office equipment, including pertinent software applications.
• Performs basic math; reads manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats; presents information to others; understands complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to schedule activities; collate data; use job-related equipment; work with diverse individuals and data; problem-solve to identify issues and create action plans.
• Specific ability-based competencies: flexibility; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students whose primary language is not English.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material.
• Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.