Job Description
Expected Start Date :
July 6, 2026 Salary Level :
Based on the 2025-2026 Summer School hourly payrate $66.19/hour ESY Summer Program positions are open to current Tacoma School District regular/contracted multilingual teaching staff only. External candidates will not be considered. SPECIAL EDUCATION ESY PROGRAM
(Extended School Year) Program Dates :
July 6•August 6, 2026 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Program Staff Hours :
7:45am•12:15pm Student Hours:
8:00am•12:00pm Orientation Date :
June 23, 2026 9:00-11:00am at Central Administration Building (temporarily at McKinley) PROGRAM SITE
: Lincoln High School, Meeker Middle School and Lister Elementary School Requirements :
Applicants must be able to be present for the full shift for all 20 days. •The applicant system will require a resume/document be uploaded; simply attach a brief statement that you have Multilingual education support experience if you do not have a current resume. This position facilitates the social and academic adjustment of bilingual students. The position provides direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1.
Provides, under the direction of the classroom teacher, direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students in various curriculum assignments or enrichment activities. 2. Relates concerns and cultural differences of students and parents to program and school staff; serves as a resource in activities intended to promote cross-cultural understanding. 3. Calls or visits and interviews families new to the District; submits interview forms to the bilingual program office; makes telephone contacts to students and their families for consultation related to school matters. 4. Assists teachers with classroom support functions as needed, including correcting papers, recording attendance, and duplicating curriculum materials. 5. Attends training sessions, workshops, and parent and/or staff conferences as assigned. 6. Serves as an interpreter as necessary during orientation, enrollment, counseling, and disciplinary procedures; translates/interprets school information including student records, District forms and publications, and related student-use materials for non-English speaking parents for program students only. 7. Provides bilingual translation/interpretation as needed to assist school staff in assessment of bilingual student learning skills, social adjustment needs, and in program implementation. OTHER JOB DUTIES 1.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by attending meetings, workshops and/or other in-service activities as assigned. 2. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis. 3. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work. CONDITIONS
May be confined to work area; experiences frequent interruptions; exposed to infectious disease; may be required to deal with, and defuse, if appropriate, difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile. Education and Experience Associate's degree or 72 credit hours of post-secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students; previous experience working with school-aged youth is desired; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements. Licenses/Special Requirements Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of community and ethnic group resources. Ability to relate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public. Fluency and literacy in English and the required second language. Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
