Multilingual Instructional Support Assistant

Westbrook; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP health insurance

403b/457 plans

Job summary

Westbrook Public Schools, Daisy Ingraham Elementary School, seeks a Multilingual Instructional Support Assistant to provide language support for multilingual learners, with emphasis on English and Spanish instruction and translation. Responsibilities include delivering individual and small-group instruction, offering translation and interpreter services to boost family engagement, and assisting in onboarding new students and families with limited English proficiency.

Hours are 8:15 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree required.
• Advanced level language fluency (written and oral) in English and Spanish required.
• Additional language fluency in Portuguese is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group instruction in English and Spanish to support English language proficiency and academic skills for multilingual learners.
• Provide translation/interpreter services to increase family participation, understanding, and engagement as directed by the principal.
• Develop instructional materials in English and Spanish to support teaching and learning, and assist in onboarding new students and families with limited English proficiency.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Westbrook Public Schools
Daisy Ingraham Elementary School
Multilingual Instructional Support Assistant
Hours: 8:15 a.m. -3:15 p.m. M-F
Pay Rate: $29.29 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description: The purpose of the MLL Instructional Support Assistant position is to provide language support for students with emerging English language skills, primarily providing instructional and translation support for individual and groups of MLL students in classes as assigned by the building principal. The MLL Instructional Support Assistant will also provide, as needed and directed, language translation support between home and school, including conferences and meetings. The MLL Instructional Support Assistant will also assist in the welcoming and onboarding of new students and families with limited English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
• Advanced level language fluency (written and oral) in English and Spanish (required)
• Additional language fluency in Portuguese (desired)
• Experience in language translation
• Experience working with students and families

Essential Duties

• Provide individual and small group instruction in both English and Spanish (or Portuguese) to support English language proficiency and academic skills for students identified as multilingual learners;
• Provide translation and interpreter services to increase family participation, understanding, and engagement in the educational process as directed by the principal;
• Develops and assists in the development of individualized instructional materials for both students and teachers in English and Spanish to support the teaching and learning environment;
• Assists in the welcoming and onboarding of students and families new to the district; and
• Assists in the administration of internal and standardized assessments (i.e. LAS Links, STAR, SBA, NGSS, etc.)

The Health Insurance offered to employees is a HDHP. Retirement plan is provided by Town of Westbrook and optional 403b and 457 plans. Paid leave is contractual as per AFT contract and the CT Paid Leave Act regulations.

The Westbrook Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non discrimination laws.
Application deadline: Open until filled