Job DetailsJob Location: MIT (6th-8th) - San Fernando, CA 91340Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $37.00 HourlyJob Category: Classified - Support StaffPOSITION TITLE: English Learner Program Paraprofessional JOB TYPE: Hourly, Part Time, up to 29 hours per weekCAMPUS: MIT (6th - 8th)REPORTS TO: School Site Curriculum Coordinator & DirectorVAUGHN HISTORY and MISSION Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district's low‑income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full‑service, community‑based, K‑12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent. Vaughn operates five contiguous campuses under one charter.JOB OVERVIEW Working under the direction of a Curriculum Coordinator and the Schoolwide English Learner Program Coordinator, the English Learner (EL) Program Paraprofessional, will help to implement the District English Learner Master Plan by helping to maintain student records; administering annual assessments; communicating with families and monitoring student progress; providing student support; and facilitating communications between families of English Learners. The English Learner Program Paraprofessional understands and works effectively with students from different cultures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Tasks: Instructional Assistant Provides instructional assistance to individuals or small groups of English Language Learner students in a classroom, pull‑out or other learning environmentAssists teachers with implementing lesson plans by providing English‑to‑Spanish translation that supports learning experiences for studentsAssists with planning and setting up learning activitiesConfers, as needed, with teachers and the administrative team concerning student needs. Informs teacher and the administrative team to any special problems or information concerning studentsAssists teachers and resource staff to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectivesParticipates in meetings and in‑service training programs as assignedAssures students understanding of content/ material being taught; answer student questions; assist students in reviewing homework / class assignments and test resultsWork with district ELPAC team to administer annual ELPAC testingBuild home‑school relationshipsCommunicate with parents to discuss students' academic progressMust observe student confidentiality Must be discrete in responding to student behaviors and educational needs whenever possibleAssists and guides students by providing appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitudeCommunicates with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processesEssential Tasks: Staff Support Ability to: Assist teachers with the implementation of instructional goals and activities, assessing the needs of individual students and developing programs to meet those needsEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersRead, write, speak and translate English and a designated second languageAssist with the instructional and related activities of the assigned learning environmentEstablish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the publicQualificationsDESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Skills used to maintain positive relationships with students and adultsEnglish language acquisition and developmentBe aware of and sensitive to needs of a diverse populationRead, write and speak English effectivelyAccurately translate documents and conferences into the targeted languageRelate to high school students and families from diverse backgrounds#J-18808-Ljbffr
| Location | San Fernando |
| Salary | $20–$37 Per Hour |