Multilingual Paraprofessional

Southeastern Reg Vocational Technical School District; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Course reimbursement

Public pension

Job summary

Southeastern Reg Vocational Technical School District seeks a dedicated Multilingual Paraprofessional to support teachers and deliver an enriching educational program for diverse learners.

You will assist in classrooms, translate for multilingual families, and help maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

Fluency in Spanish and a high school diploma are required, with experience in multilingual settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and genuine interest in multilingual high school students.
• Prior paraprofessional experience or work with multilingual students preferred, not required.
• Ability to use technology in support of student learning; alternatives may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support multilingual learners in the academic and vocational classroom to access curriculum content and build language proficiency.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking families via calls and meetings to encourage two-way communication.
• Translate documents, emails, and other materials in Spanish.
• Build positive rapport with students to encourage achievement and effort.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Tech in classroom

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Southeastern is seeking a dedicated & passionateMultilingual Paraprofessional to join our team. As a multilingual paraprofessional, you will work closely with the teachers to support the delivery of a comprehensive & enriching educational program.

OUR STUDENTS:

Southeastern is a diverse, multicultural vocational technical high school, which serves over 1700 students. The students balance the rigors of a complete academic course of studies with technical skill training in over 20 career majors. Our students are prepared for college, career, and/or additional technical training

upon graduation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The multilingual paraprofessional works with the vocational and academic teachers to ensure that all students succeed. Paraprofessionals provide students with additional support, assist the vocational and academic teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment, and tailor activities to meet the individual needs of students.The position will also support multilingual families and students with translation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support multilingual learners in the academic and vocational classroom to access curriculum content and to build language proficiency.
• Communicate with families (phone calls and meetings) who speak Spanish to assist in the Translation Center to encourage two-way communication and a sense of belonging for multilingual families.
• Translate documents, emails, and other documents as required in Spanish.
• Build positive rapport with students to encourage achievement and effort.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in working with multilingual high school students.
• Prior experience working as a paraprofessional and/or working with multilingual students (preferred, not required).
• Ability to use technology in support of student learning; or
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

COMPENSATION:

Paraprofessionals are school-year employees paid in 21 equal installments from September - June, or from the initial start to the end date.

BENEFITS:

Paraprofessionals are eligible for the full complement of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, course reimbursement, public pension, and more.