BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR (Spanish) / OFFICE ASSISTANT

BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR

(Spanish) / OFFICE

ASSISTANT

Highline Public Schools Job Category Administrative/Clerical Overview Description JobID:

4379

Position Type:

CLASSIFIED

(NON-ADMIN)/BILINGUAL

PARAEDUCATOR

Date Posted:

7/19/2023

Location:

MADRONA ELEMENTARY

Date Available:

09/01/2023

Closing Date:

07/27/2023

Position Information:

Position Hours:

Bilingual Para (Level 19) 6.0 hours Office Assistant (Level 13) 1.5 hours

Total:

7.5/day,

Calendar Position Type:

Classified Bargaining Unit:

Teamsters III Pay Rate:

22/23 rates Level 19: $28.75 - $31.75/hour Level 13: $23.40 - $25.85/hour

Start Date:

09/01/2023 Madrona Elementary is seeking a Bilingual Paraeducator (Spanish) / Office Assistant to join their team.

BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR SUMMARY

Provides individual and group academic tutoring support to ELL qualified students in their native language. The position collaborates with teachers on meeting individual students' English development needs. The Bilingual paraeducator serves as a liaison between the school and students' family. They provide interpretation services for non-English speaking families and school staff. This position works with schools and families to develop a welcoming climate in the schools. Leads and develops family engagement activities for the bilingual community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

AA degree, or High school diploma (or equivalent) and 72 college credits, or High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an approved paraeducator assessment test One year experience in utilization of interpretation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in second language acquisition Understanding of United States educational system

TESTING REQUIREMENT

Score of "Intermediate-High" or higher on the Oral Proficiency Interview in the target language, based on the ACTFL standards

OFFICE ASSISTANT SUMMARY

: The elementary school office assistant provides general clerical and secretarial support to the school site, communicating information to staff and to the public, providing complete and accurate records and providing information and/or direction as may be requested. For full job descriptions, please see the attachments. Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here! The Highline strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by

Our Foundation:

Equity . We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices, so all students have an equal chance at success. Instruction . We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction. Relationships . We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families, and community partners. Support . We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline's commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and

Title IX:

Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, title.ix@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org,

Address:

15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166. Attachment(s): Bilingual Paraeducator Lv19 2021-11-04.pdf Office Assistant-Elementary Lv13 2022-02-07.pdf Email To A Friend Version