Bilingual Paraeducator Specialist - Elementary (EL)

Peninsula Elementary; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Specialist for EL (Bilingual Required) to support English learners in the classroom with certified staff.

Full-time, 6.5 hours/day, 180 days/year. Requires Spanish/English fluency, high school diploma or GED with 72 college credits (or ETS test). Experience with students and disabilities preferred. Compassionate, reliable workers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 72 college credits or pass ETS test required.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in Spanish and English required.
• Ability to relate in a positive manner with students, parents, and staff/teachers, supervisory staff.
• Ability to work with elementary students in a tutoring situation.
• Successful experience working with students with disabilities.
• Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student needing assistance with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Meet performance expectations as outlined in MLSD #161 Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Always punctual. If absences are required, informs supervisor early enough so that normal work flow is not interrupted.
• Well groomed and has a neat and clean appearance. Dresses appropriately for job assignment.
• Promptly and accurately follows specific instructions, and performs duties with a positive attitude.
• Applies appropriate discipline according to district procedures and behavior plans.
• Works independently and solves problems with minimal supervision.
• Works well with special needs children individually or in small groups to communicate the appropriate learning objectives as outlined in their IEP under supervision of certified staff.
• Builds a positive relationship with special needs students.
• Encourages special needs students to develop positive relationships with their peers.
• Has or gets Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Non-violent Restraint training.
• Receives training to gain understanding of specific disabilities.
• Responsible for supervision of special needs students in classroom, lunchroom, etc.
• Monitors activities to ensure safety and compliance with school rules.
• Assists special needs students who are ill or injured in a responsible, caring manner.
• Accepts and acts on suggestions and comments for improving performance.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Always punctual. If absences are required, informs the supervisor early enough so that normal workflow is not interrupted as well as enters absence in the district absence management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Experience with students

Effective communication

Elementary tutoring

Experience with disabilities

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

72 college credits or ETS test

Job description

Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Specialist for EL (Bilingual Required) to support English learners in the classroom with certified staff.

Full-time, 6.5 hours/day, 180 days/year. Requires Spanish/English fluency, high school diploma or GED with 72 college credits (or ETS test). Experience with students and disabilities preferred. Compassionate, reliable workers are encouraged to apply.