2026-2027 Paraprofessional - ELL/Bilingual

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

Position Summary

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) 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 ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical tasks (e.g., laminating, making posters, copying, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters) to prepare instructional materials.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, fights, social behavior, rule violations, 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 closes school and/or office buildings.

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
  • Passed the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score: 455)
  • Passed the Workkeys Assessment (score of 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.

Skills

• Concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age-appropriate activities.
• Schedules activities; collates data; uses basic, job-related equipment.
• Works with a wide diversity of individuals and data; utilizes job-related equipment.
• Problem-solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Flexibility; communicates with diverse groups; maintains confidentiality; sets priorities; works as part of a team; handles 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 normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

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