EL Paraprofessional

Hours:  6 hours per day, Monday through Friday

This position will be based out of OH Anderson.  Salary and benefits are part of the Para Master Agreement.  This position is eligible for benefits: medical, dental, Life, LTD, Vision and 403b

Job Summary: 
This position will work directly with students in literacy during intervention time with emphasis in EL.   This position will work under the direction and guidance of the ELL teacher to support the academic needs of students.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be Highly Qualified with a minimum two-year degree preferred.  Previous experience working with secondary level students in an educational setting preferred.
Must enjoy working with students to provide a high quality, inclusive learning environment.  Must exhibit patience, resiliency and a positive mindset.

Qualifications:

• Highly Qualified paraprofessional status according to state guidelines
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff; ability to adapt to students needs daily
• Previous experience working with ELL students within an elementary setting preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills; use of good judgment in making decisions
• Ability to work independently; high motivation to succeed in the role
• Strong passion working with students to achieve academic goals
• High level communication skills to work effectively with students, families and staff/colleagues

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminated against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.