Middle School ESOL Paraprofessional

Chanute Public Schools has an opening for an ESOL (English as a Second Language) Aide to work in the Chanute Public Schools district. A person bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

PURPOSE:   The Aide assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.  To accomplish these tasks, the Aide works closely with the staff and administration of  USD. No. 413.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Building Principal.

PAYMENT RATE:    Set by the Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Health and inoculation certificate on file in the Central Office (after offer of employment).
3. Desire to continue career improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
2. Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students
3. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
6. Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.
7. Support the value of education.
8. Support the philosophy and mission of USD No. 413.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
5. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the instruction and supervision of students.
2. Assist students with remedial work.
3. Tutor students as directed.
4. Assist with small group instruction.
5. Monitor student progress.
6. Grade papers and assist with record-keeping.
7. Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
8. Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
9. Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
10. See that district policies are observed during all activities.
11. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
12. Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the blood borne pathogens exposure control plan.
13. Other duties as assigned by the instructor, principal, or other administrative staff.

Salary Information