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CHS and CMS Bargaining Unit:

Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Job Summary:

This position serves as a multi-lingual paraeducator. The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes.

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and Spanish Experience with technology and Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff Capability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, and families Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude Ability to support the District's vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds Successful experience working with school aged students

Essential Functions:

Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school Facilitates communication between school staff, students, parents, and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences, setting up meetings, making phone calls, translating documents, emailing, and other types of school and district communication

Salary:

$20.24 - $27.20 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications $.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher $.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish Work schedule: Temporary 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Six and a half (6.5) hours per day for the remainder of the 26-27 school year.

Benefits:

Sick Leave, Personal Leave and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Allison Hillstrom, Principal of Centralia Middle School at ahillstrom@centralia.wednet.edu Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Allison Hillstrom.