ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Hallman

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 licensed teachers in delivering instructional programs, including IEPs. The role includes working in both general and bilingual education settings to help improve student achievement.

Applicants must demonstrate fluency in Spanish and English. A bilingual assessment will be required as part of the hiring process, with ESSA documentation required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Bilingual assessment will be required for placement.
• ESSA documentation required for eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher with planning and implementation of educational programs, including IEPs.
• Support instruction in general and bilingual education settings.

Skills

Bilingual 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.

MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY

Bilingual Assessment Will Be Required

Will require Bilingual Assessment

• Type: Classified
• Hours per day: 6.50
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status: Temporary until June 16, 2027
• Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65
• ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

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.

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.

Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/careers/navigating-essa

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.