BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR (DARI / PASHTO)

Applitrack; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

Midway Elementary School seeks a Bilingual Paraeducator (Dari/Pashto) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports ELL students with tutoring in their native language and collaborates with teachers to advance English development.

The paraeducator also serves as a liaison to families, providing interpretation for non-English speakers and helping create a welcoming climate with family engagement activities for the bilingual community.

Qualifications

• Provides individual and group academic tutoring support to ELL qualified students.
• Collaborates with teachers to meet English development needs.
• Serves as liaison between the school and students' families.
• Provides interpretation services for non-English speaking families.
• Leads family engagement activities for the bilingual community.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring support to ELL students in native language.
• Collaborate with teachers to support English development goals.
• Offer interpretation services for families and staff.
• Plan and contribute to family engagement activities for bilingual families.

Skills

Bilingual or multilingual (Dari/Pashto

Tutoring

Job description

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED (NON-ADMIN)/ BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR

Midway Elementary School is seeking a Bilingual Paraeducator (Dari/Pashto) to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year!

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. He/she provides 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.

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• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
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