Paraeducator II - ELD Bilingual, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE) Part Time, Perm

North Clackamas Schools; Happy Valley (OR); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 49.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

North Clackamas School District seeks a Paraeducator II - ELD Bilingual to support instruction and English development for students. The role requires translating and interpreting for bilingual families and assisting teachers with classroom activities.

The position is part-time (4.0 hrs/day, 0.5 FTE) with a tentative schedule and 182-work-day calendar. Applicants must meet bilingual requirements and may undergo pre-employment language testing.

Formación

• Minimum qualifications include experience with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Meets district bilingual skill assessment in required language(s).
• Associate's degree or two years of post-high school education; can substitute with Paraprofessional assessment.
• Meets district/ESD translation and interpretation requirements; training may be required.
• Proficiency in English including proper enunciation, spelling and syntax.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers with instruction, assessment, curriculum and materials management.
• Support English Language Development through one-to-one or small-group tutoring.
• Translate/interpret for bilingual families in-person, over the phone, and by email.
• Establish relationships with bilingual families to support communication of student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per FERPA and school policies.
• De-escalate and manage students when needed and follow district procedures.

Conocimientos

Bilingual communication

Interpreting

Educación

Associate's Degree or two years post-high school

Bachelor's degree (DESIRED)

Descripción del empleo

Paraeducator II - ELD Bilingual, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE) Part Time, Perm JobID: 12108

• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Date Available: As Soon As Possible
• Closing Date: 11/13/26 or until filled

Paraeducator II - ELD Bilingual, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Permanent

*Bilingual Required (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese preferred)*

*Pre-employment language testing is required*

*First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions.*

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent performs a variety of duties to assist the school and teachers with instruction, supervision, parent communication and English Language Development programmatic requirements for the education of students. While performing instructional duties in support of students and parents, the employee utilizes bilingual skills to translate and interpret in the designated language(s) to and from English.

COMPENSATION:

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2026-2027

JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

E 25.27 26.52 27.86 29.26 30.72 32.27 33.90 35.58

Retirement Plan Contributions

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: TBD; Subject to change depending on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: 182 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Meets the District assessment of bilingual skills in the required language(s).
• Successful completion of an Associate's Degree or two years of post-high school education. The education requirement may be substituted at the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment.
• Meets District and/or ESD certification requirements to translate and interpret. Must participate in required training.
• Proficiency in the proper use of the English language to include enunciation, spelling, and syntax to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.
• Two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.
• Being a licensed or certified translator/interpreter.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment):

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers with instruction, assessment, curriculum and materials management, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting. Assistance may be in whole-group, small group or one-to-one settings in the core content areas of literacy/language arts, math, science, social studies and/or health.
• Under the guidance of the ELD Specialist, can assist students who are acquiring English with explicit language development instruction and tutoring in small groups and during classroom/core content instruction during literacy/language arts, math, science, social studies and/or health.
• Support the ELD Specialist with programmatic requirements (e.g. determining eligibility for EL Services, ELPA testing, parent engagement, collecting documentation and completing paperwork.
• Support schools site with translation and interpretation needs with bilingual families in-person, over the phone and through email (e.g. registration, teacher parent meetings/conferences, IEP meetings, discipline meetings, urgent/emergency phone calls).
• Establish relationships with bilingual families in order to support communication regarding student's linguistic progress, academic achievement, and behavior and social emotional development.
• When communicating with students, parents, community members, and other staff members, the employee exercises discretion and assures the protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• May take action, or assist in taking action, to de-escalate students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.