English Language Learner Paraprofessional

Job Title: English Language Learner Paraprofessional Job Family: ClassifiedDepartment: Grand Valley Middle SchoolFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour Reports to: Building PrincipalJob ID#: 1537Job Description: This position requires a solid understanding and ability to demonstrate reading, writing, and math skillsSupport students within the ELL Program with academicsThe ability to take advice regarding ways of helping students meet his/her IEP goals is essential to this position.This position requires a caring, focused, and responsible disposition while working closely with a small number of Severe Needs students.Day-to-day duties will include small-group teaching, 1-on-1 pull-out and in-class support as it pertains to specific student needs. Work with ELL teacher to appropriately modify assignments as needed. Assisting students with testing accommodations during classroom, district, state, and national assessments. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent2-year associate's degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency testAbility to become CPI Restraint TrainedPreference given to individuals who are bilingual and have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children.Ability to lift 30 lbs.Valid Colorado Driver's License EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.