ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Alternative Education

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - ESSA to support a licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs, in general and bilingual settings. The role emphasizes fluent Spanish and English communication and requires bilingual assessment during the application process.

Position is classified with 5.5 hours per day across 188 days per year, permanent status.

Qualifications

• MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY.
• Bilingual assessment will be required.
• If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and bilingual education settings.
• Support bilingual and general education settings as part of Special Programs.

Skills

Bilingual fluency

Spanish

English

Job description

Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - ESSA

Purpose

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and bilingual education settings.

Requirements

• MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY
• Bilingual assessment will be required.
• If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met.

Job Details

• Type: Classified
• Hours per day: 5.50
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status: Permanent
• Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65
• ESSA Documentation Required: Yes
• Will require Bilingual Assessment

What is ESSA?

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.