ELL Paraprofessional
- Sky View Middle School
- 2026-2027 School Year
Leominster Public Schools
Sky View Middle School
- Leominster, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Leominster Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5786479
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 27, 2026
Job Description
ELL Paraprofessional
Sky View Middle School
Full-time, School Year
2026-2027 School Year
PURPOSE:
To serve as an integral member of the instructional team to provide services to individual students who participate in the Full Immersion English Language Learners ("ELL") Program provided by the Leominster Public Schools.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with individual students or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist the teacher in devising learning experiences to reinforce skills based on the language developmental level of the individual students.
May work in a particular classroom assignment or work in a variety of classrooms throughout the day, based on programmatic needs.
Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Exhibits a clear understanding of techniques and strategies for working with ELL students and uses them when applicable
Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher.
Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
Assists certified teachers in the maintenance of appropriate documentation as required by federal law on ELLs.
Works with students in small group or individually on mastering concepts and vocabulary in the target language
Approach student proficiency in English with patience and support
Perform other related duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position, particularly when assigned to kindergarten positions
Exhibits proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English and preferably Spanish or Portuguese
Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a high school diploma.
Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support needs associated English language learners.
Experience/training in working with children preferred.
Language Skills :
Bilingual in another language (English/Portuguese/Spanish) Preferred, but not a requirement for the position. Please submit letter of interest or cover letter, resume, transcripts (if applicable), and references.
Salary commensurate with related experience.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$20.01 to $26.44 Per Hour
