Bilingual Paraprofessional & EL Support Specialist

Catoosa Independent School District 2; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catoosa Independent School District 2 is seeking a Paraprofessional - Bilingual to assist in instruction for ELL students. The role includes interpreting and translating in classroom settings and liaising with families to improve communication and student success.

The position requires fluency in Spanish and English and a high school diploma with additional college coursework or an associate degree. Evening conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus two years of college coursework (48 units), OR Associate Degree (or higher), OR pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction (Parapro, WorkKeys, OGET).
• Fluent in written and oral Spanish and English.
• Experience in language interpreting and translation is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the District EL Coordinator in coordination with principals and Student Services Director.
• Acts as liaison between school and home to improve communications in academic progress, behavior, attendance, medical records, events, and conferences; translates newsletters into parents’ home language.
• Translates written materials into professional format as requested.
• Interprets and translates with counselors, administrators, teachers, and staff; updates EL student records and coordinates enrollment/withdrawals as needed.
• Organizes events for EL students such as scheduling, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, family nights, and cultural fairs.
• Collaborates with social service agencies to increase access to information for students and families.

Skills

Spanish fluent

English fluent

Interpreting

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or higher

Local assessment (Parapro/WorkKeys/OGET)

Job description

Catoosa Independent School District 2 is seeking a Paraprofessional - Bilingual to assist in instruction for ELL students. The role includes interpreting and translating in classroom settings and liaising with families to improve communication and student success.

The position requires fluency in Spanish and English and a high school diploma with additional college coursework or an associate degree. Evening conferences may be required.