2026-2027 Paraprofessional - ELL/Bilingual

2026-2027 Paraprofessional - ELL/Bilingual JobID: 20515 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional - ELL/Bilingual Date Posted: 6/26/2026 Location: Arthur Elementary School Additional Information: Show/Hide Reports To: Building Administrator FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: 103 Work Days: 181 FTE: 7 hours per day Paraprofessional – ELL/Bilingual 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. Essential Duties: Uses their fluency in English and a language other than English in order to assist English Language Learner (ELL) students to learn academic content, language, and to adjust to U.S.schools. Assists ELL students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, providing writing assistance, reinforce language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Communicates and collaborates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives Facilitates cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding between ELL students and native English speakers in the classroom Provide feedback to the teacher regarding ELL students' progress and challenges in learning academic content and language and in adjusting to U.S. schools Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready. Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required): High School Diploma or GED required and one of the following:Tier 1 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 using pertinent software applications. Performs basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities. Ability to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a v…