Bilingual Migrant Education Support Aide

ML DEPARTMENT LAWRENCE ELEM SCHOOL; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District seeks a Migrant Education Support Specialized Program Assistant to provide academic and language support for migratory students and OSY. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and collaboration with teachers, staff, and families.

You will work in Multilingual and Migrant Services, located in Lawrence, MI, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed, and travel between service locations to assist students and families to

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: High school diploma; paraprofessional qualifications via 60+ college credits or approved exam.
• Three to five years’ experience with migratory students and multilingual learners preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and language support under supervision of a teacher or program administrator.
• Maintain accurate student records and service documentation; log activities and PARs.
• Travel between service locations and provide services in school, home, migrant housing, and community settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, recruiters and program staff to support student success.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal Skills

Instructional Support

Cultural Responsiveness

Student Advocacy

Flexibility

Independent Work

Time Management

Documentation

Collaboration

Professionalism

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

60 College Credits Or Paraprofessional Qualification

Paraprofessional Exam Qualification

Job description

Van Buren Intermediate School District seeks a Migrant Education Support Specialized Program Assistant to provide academic and language support for migratory students and OSY. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and collaboration with teachers, staff, and families.

You will work in Multilingual and Migrant Services, located in Lawrence, MI, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed, and travel between service locations to assist students and families to