Centralia-Multilingual Paraeducator (Centralia Middle & High School) Temporary 26-27

Centralia School District; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Centralia School District is seeking a multi-lingual paraeducator to support English Development classes and content areas under teacher guidance. The role focuses on instructional support, language development, and classroom assistance across CHS and CMS.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree or 72 quarter credits or ParaPro, fluent in English and Spanish, and comfort with technology and Microsoft Office; teamwork and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 72 quarter credits or have passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with students, parents, staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer-service oriented support.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support academic achievement by collaborating with teachers.
• Visit multilingual and core classrooms to discuss best practices.
• Plan and run district/school family events to strengthen relationships.
• Support families to help children succeed in school.
• Facilitate school communications with families and community.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office experience

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or 72 quarter credits

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Principal Location: CHS and CMS

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

This position serves as a multi-lingual paraeducator. The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and Spanish
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Capability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, and families
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Successful experience working with school aged students

Essential Functions:

• Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students
• Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes
• Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners
• Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships
• Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school
• Facilitates communication between school staff, students, parents, and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences, setting up meetings, making phone calls, translating documents, emailing, and other types of school and district communication

Salary:

• $20.24 - $27.20 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications
• $.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher
• $.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work schedule:

Temporary 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Six and a half (6.5) hours per day for the remainder of the 26-27 school year.

Benefits:

Sick Leave, Personal Leave and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.