Description Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools! Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education. In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. and join the Bearcat family!

Please note:

This position is employed by Edustaff, the district's staffing partner.

Position Summary:

Bilingual support staff will be working with the principal and classroom teachers to identify Spanish speaking students needing Bilingual support. Bilingual support staff will establish and maintain a schedule that provides the most instructional support to the students with the highest needs.

Position Responsibilities:

Work with classroom teachers and parents to support the inclusion of Bilingual students in the instructional process Delivery of core curriculum concepts in students' first language when indicated Liaison to facilitate communication between classroom teacher and Bilingual student Support growth of literacy, using students first language when appropriate, bridging English as able Support development of English language skills Provide a link for school personnel with student's lives Communicating with parents between school and home as needed.

Qualifications:

Has completed at least 60 credit hours at a post-secondary college, has an Associate degree or higher, or has passed the Work Keys test Proficient, literate, and able to translate in English & LANGUAGE NEEDED Ability to interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner Flexibility to work evening hours, if needed, for special events (Open House, Parents' Night, etc.)

Salary:

$20.00/hour

SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE

The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of an applicant. The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.