Job Title: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) PARAEDUCATOR

Support English Language Learner (ELL) students by reinforcing language development and academic skills in individual and small-group settings under the direction of the ELL teacher. This role includes traveling between school buildings to support students, fostering positive relationships, adapting to changing needs and schedules, and collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications:

High school diploma (with college level coursework in education preferred)
Bilingual (preferred)
Experience with instructional technology (preferred)
Ability to provide individual and small group instruction under the direction of the English Language Learner (ELL) teacher and classroom teachers

Essential Functions:

Ability to travel between multiple school locations throughout the school day, as assigned
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when collaborating with students, families, and colleagues
Ability to work independently while remaining flexible and adaptable to changing student needs, schedules, and assignments
Ability to implement instructional activities and lesson plans as directed by the classroom teacher or English Learner (EL) teacher
Willingness and ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students while fostering a supportive learning environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and district information, and the ability to conduct oneself with professionalism at all times
Ability to work collaboratively as a cooperative and dependable member of the educational team
Willingness and ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Ability to complete other duties as assigned

Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week

Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Rate: Support Staff Contract, Paraeducator Classification, Category III

Start Date: August 2026

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/eastgrandrapids

Deadline: Until Filled

English Language Learners (ELL) Paraeducator