Educational Assistant - Bilingual Specialist

Dallas; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas School District No. 2 is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant - Bilingual Specialist to support Spanish-speaking students. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and fluency in Spanish, with a local paraprofessional assessment preferred for eligibility.

The ideal candidate will work under supervision to deliver instructional support, assist in classrooms, and collaborate with teachers. This position is based in Oregon and offers full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be fluent reading and writing in Spanish.
• Ability to deliver instructional programs to Spanish-speaking students.
• Ability to complete physical requirements related to classroom work.
• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred; two years of related experience preferred; successful completion of Local Paraprofessional Assessment required if no two-year coursework.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Educational Assistant - Bilingual Specialist

Job Description

Dallas School District No. 2 is accepting applications for a full-time, 7-hours a day, Bilingual Specialist Educational Assistant.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be over the age of 18 and have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must be able to read and write fluently in Spanish.
• Ability to deal in an empathetic manner with students and to deliver instructional programs to these students.
• Ability to complete physical requirements of kneeling, bending, reaching, sitting on chair/floor, walking, squatting, crawling, running, quick movements, and climbing stairs.
• Work effectively in a team situation/collaborative problem-solving strategies.
• Work independently in the absence of direct teacher contact, to carry out the instructional program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and maintain confidential information.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting. This position require a successful completion of a Local Paraprofessional Assessment in absence of two-years coursework.
• All required and requested skills and attributes are detailed in the Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
• Minimum qualifications are detailed in the Job Description Qualifications.

Dallas School District provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment according to Oregon Revised Statutes. Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain a preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) and/or the most recent annual letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirming veteran status. Documentation must be received in conjunction with the application.

Dallas School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of Dallas School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

EMPLOYMENT:

Upon offer of employment, fingerprints will be required at a cost of $78or you may provide proof of having successfully completed the fingerprint process in another Oregon school district.

District employees applying for this position must be willing to forgo their current position if selected.

Dallas School District reserves the right to extend the closing date, withdraw, or otherwise revise this position.