2026 - 2027 EA1 - ESEA - ELL 10 Mo Washington Tech Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,255,000 - 97,810,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a bilingual Educational Assistant fluent in English and Karen to support ELL students and families in the Saint Paul area. This 10-month position works 37.5 hours weekly, with pay range listed in the posted contract and steps for EA1.

Responsibilities include interpretation, translation, tutoring, and coordination with teachers and parents to promote student success. Candidates should have either an AA/AS/AAS or equivalent coursework or a ParaPro/ParaEducator

Qualifications

• Must have language proficiency in English and Karen.
• Two years of post-secondary coursework applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a passing ParaPro/ParaEducator score with high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with school-aged children in structured settings (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring).
• Knowledge of computer software used in administrative tasks and education.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective communication among students, families, and the community using English and Karen.
• Interpret for parents at school conferences; translate information from schools.
• Coordinate with teachers to address scheduling meetings and academic or behavior issues.
• Attend to administrative duties including maintaining student records and coordinating interpreters.

Skills

Bilingual English & Karen

Experience with school-aged children

Excellent communication skills in two%

Education

AA/AS/AAS (or higher) degree

60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits toward bachelor's

ParaPro or ParaEducator score 460+

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Campus

Access

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Must be bilingual in English and Karen. Please indicate on your resume your language proficiency.

• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro or ParaEducator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

General Information

Minimum Qualifications

Must be bilingual in English and Karen. Please indicate on your resume your language proficiency.

• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro or ParaEducator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

One Of The Following

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro or ParaEducator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience and skill in using computers or the ability and willingness to develop such skill.
• Knowledge of the Saint Paul Public Schools and its programs and educational services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ELL Program.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of community organizations and agencies available to provide services for bilingual families and how to utilize these resources to assist students and/or their families.
• Knowledge of the customs and traditions needed to communicate effectively with students and parents who speak the language of the Educational Assistant and an awareness of the implications/connotations of the language used in translations.
• Knowledge of computer software programs (e.g., Campus, Access, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point and/or others) that are applicable to performing job duties.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills in English and another language (speaking, reading and writing). Candidates will be required to participate in a formal demonstration of proficiency in each language.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and students.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Sensitivity to needs of ELL learners and their parents, especially as it relates to school (e.g., attendance achievement, problems and related topics).
• Desire to provide assistant to ELL parents and students to promote school success.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Promote effective communication and understanding among students' homes, schools and the community by using both the language for which a particular Educational Assistant position is hired and English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Interpret for parents at school conferences with teachers and other school personnel; translate and/or interpret various types of information from schools, including information regarding current activities and special events.
• Communicate information about ELL and bilingual services to parents; contact parents to inform them about scheduling meetings to address academic or behavior issues with their child, a child's illness or other school related Issues).
• Make home visits to assist parents to better understand the school system.
• Assist parents in their advocacy of supporting their child(ren)'s academic progress and in provided resources (e.g., assisting with completing forms, making medical appointment for student immunizations and related activities).
• Make follow-up contacts with parents when important school notices have been sent home.
• Contact teacher(s) to communicate parental concerns or questions or vice versa.
• Promote engagement with school groups and school and district activities.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher or principal, provide bilingual assistance in the instruction and assessment of the ELL students in designated content areas.
• Assist the instructional team by providing tutoring to individual students or small groups of students.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings of bilingual project staff.
• Maintain up-to-date information about various departments, agencies and organizations within Saint Paul Public Schools and in the community.
• Maintain computerized student records.
• Coordinate the arrangements for additional interpreters for parent conferences.
• May be required to perform bus duty and monitor recess and/or lunch.
• Perform other-related duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 10-month position working 37.5 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $23.82 - $34.15 EA1

Maximum hiring step EA1 = step fourteen (14)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "Educational Assistants" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "Educational Assistants (EA) ¿ Full Time" link.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

EQUITY STATMENT

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.