Bi-lingual Instructional EL Paraeducator (Somali Speaking)

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 seeks an Instructional Paraeducator to support students under the direction of a teacher. You will assist in classrooms, resource centers, and lab settings, helping prepare lessons and encourage learning across subjects.

The role is hourly and requires HQ status or equivalent, with bilingual abilities in Somali or Spanish. Starting wage is $19.00 per hour, aiming to create a positive learning environment and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. diploma.
• HQ status per district standards (60 credits with GPA ≥2.0 or Para Exam ≥460).
• Bilingual in Somali or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise/assist students during instructional activities.
• Observe student behavior and communicate rules and expectations.
• Promote district Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Protect student data confidentiality and privacy.
• Report student progress to teachers.
• Support administrative tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HQ status definition

Bilingual ( Somali or Spanish )

Similar job experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Para Exam (460+)

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly; 8:20 - 3:20 pm

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, immediate supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma
• Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards:
• 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
• Para Exam (passing score of 460 or higher)
• Bilingual (Somali or Spanish)

Preferred

• Similar job related experience
• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab, etc.

SALARY:

$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences
• Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

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