Part Time English Language Learner Paraprofessional - Cedar High School

Come work for the Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT and help make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by building knowledge, skills, and relationships for all. Empowering all to learn at high levels through systematic district and school-wide support.

About the role

Cedar High School is seeking a Part-Time English Language Learner (ELL) Support Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This position provides instructional assistance in Language Arts and math to students who are newcomers, non-speakers, or English learners at various levels. The assistant also supports other ESL-related school programs as assigned and follows the established language acquisition program.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel in teaching language arts to non-native English-speaking pupils, utilizing courses of study adopted by the ICSD Professional Learning Department and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in basic communication skills to facilitate their transition into the regular instructional program.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction in math, science, and social studies to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of classroom management systems.
• Guide students in working and interacting harmoniously with others.
• Assist in file maintenance and compliance for each ELL student.
• Support language screening and testing using the WIDA screener and WIDA ACCESS language assessment.
• Attend district and school training as needed, including all yearly online WIDA training courses.
• Interact with parents, as needed, to support the language development of each student.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and job performance.
• Operate various types of office equipment such as computers and copy machines.
• Comply with established district policies and procedures.

Schedule

Part-time position, 27.5 hours per week.