Instructional Para Educator/Bilingual (Dari/Farsi)

Fremont Unified School District; Fremont Hills (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Employee Health and Wellness Program

Life insurance

CalPERS

403b or 457 Retirement Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

14 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Fremont Unified School District seeks candidates who can translate Dari/Farsi among students, parents, and staff, and who hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. The role requires two letters of recommendation and documentation of NCLB or 48 semester units.

Night hours flexibility is also expected. The district operates as a merit system and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Two letters of recommendation are required.
• Documentation of passing the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Examination or 48 semester units or equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree or higher.
• Ability to frequently interpret and translate Dari/Farsi among students, parents and staff.
• Flexibility to work some night hours.

Skills

Language interpretation (Dari/Farsi)

Two Letters of Recommendation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Medical, Vision & Dental plans are available for purchase. FUSD does not contribute to benefit costs. Dental plans are mandatory for full-time employees.

FUSD Is Proud To Offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Documentation of passing the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Examination or 48 semester units or equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree or higher.
• Ability to frequently interpret and translate a language (Dari/Farsi) other than the English language among students, parents and school-based staff members.
• Flexibility to work some night work hours
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Experience: No formal work experience is required.

Examination Procedures

Following the recruitment closing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.

Those who pass screening will be invited to participate in a written examination, tentatively scheduled for TBD.

Those who pass the written examination will be invited to a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD.

Based on the final scores, a ranked candidate list will be established.

Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a final interview with the hiring administrator.

Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

Comments And Other Information

The Fremont Unified School District is a Merit System District and fills all vacancies in the classified service through competitive examinations. All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed to determine the candidates whose training and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in the testing process, which may include written, oral and/or performance exams. The testing results will determine the rank of the candidates from which an eligibility list is prepared. Selection will be made from the top three ranks on the list.

The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy, and the corresponding administrative regulation, applies to all district employees and, when applicable, also applies to job applicants, unpaid interns, volunteers, and persons providing services pursuant to a contract. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee, job applicant, unpaid intern, volunteer, person providing services pursuant to a contract on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.