Bilingual Paraprofessional (English & Somali) at Roosevelt Elementary

Kids for the Future; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Matching Funds up to $750

Medical benefits

Personal Leave - 2 Days

Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 6

Job summary

Willmar Public Schools in Willmar, MN seeks a Bilingual Paraprofessional for English and Somali to provide academic support for English learners and assist with reading and language development.

Applicants must be bilingual, able to test in writing and speaking, and demonstrate excellent communication in English and Somali. Responsibilities include following teachers' plans and maintaining confidentiality in a diverse school setting.

Qualifications

• Bilingual required (written and oral test).
• Must be able to speak, write and read English and Somali.
• General knowledge of practices for teaching languages.
• Basic proficiency as a Bilingual Paraprofessional.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic support for limited English-speaking students.
• Assists second language students in reading and language development.
• Communicates with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in English and Somali.

Skills

Bilingual English/Somali

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Follow teacher plan

Reading/language development

Team collaboration

Job description

• Location 611 5TH ST SW,Willmar, MN, 56201-3218,United States
• Base Pay $17.25 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional, English and Somali. The Bilingual Paraprofessional Provides academic support for limited English-speaking students. Assist second language students in reading and language development. Communicate with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Somali).

Requirements

Bilingual required (will be required to do a written and oral test.)

Must be able to speak, write and read in English and Somali.

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.

Basic proficiency in routine aspects of aBilingual Paraprofessional.

Excellent communication skills in English and Somali.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students and staff.

Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e., working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families.)

All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.

Summary

September 1, 2026

Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional, English and Somali.

The Bilingual Paraprofessional Provides academic support for limited English-speaking students. Assist second language students in reading and language development. Communicate with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Somali).

Position

Bilingual Paraprofessional (English and Somali)

Location

Roosevelt Elementary School

Rate of Pay

$17.25 per hour

Schedule (Approximately)

School Days Only

173 - School Calendar 2026-2027 School Year

Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.

• Up to $750 in 403b Matching Funds
• Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
• Medical Bridge
• Identity Theft
• Personal Leave - 2 Days
• Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
• Bilingual required (will be required to do a written and oral test.)
• Must be able to speak, write and read in English and Somali.
• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.
• Basic proficiency in routine aspects of a Bilingual Paraprofessional.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Somali.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e., working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families.)

Testing Required

All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.