Chehalis-Ed Para Specialist-Multilingual ML (Elem) 2024-25

Chehalis, Washington


Employer: Chehalis School District
Industry: Paraeducator
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

This posting is for an Educational Paraprofessional Specialist-Multilingual Learner (ML) Program at James W. Lintott Elementary and Orin C. Smith Elementary. The position is 6.5 hours per day with an anticipated schedule of 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

In-District applicants, who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., October 22, 2024, and will receive first consideration.

Required Attachments:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
  • College transcript OR state approved ParaPro Assessment Score report

Position Summary :

As an Educational Paraprofessional Specialist-Multilingual Learner (ML) Program, will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of bilingual students, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Essential Job Functions:
  • Administer tests and language assessments under the guidance of a classroom teacher, resource teacher, or other certificated staff member for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability.
  • Assist teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans for students lacking English language skills.
  • Confer with teachers, other appropriate staff, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementation of students' objectives.
  • Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining students' files and providing classroom materials in the students' primary language.
  • Record student progress in language acquisition for the purpose of documenting student performance and maintaining updated records.
  • Translate verbal and written communication for the purpose of assisting students, teachers, and parents in communicating effectively.

Other Job Functions:
  • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
  • Ability to establish a positive working relationship with peers and supervisors
  • Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
  • Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Completes work at assigned workstations
  • Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
  • Provide support to programs as directed by the Designated Building Principal
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children. Experience as a classroom paraprofessional preferred.

Minimum Employment Requirement : Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, must meet one of the following:
  1. Have received a qualifying score on a state approved paraeducator assessment; or
  2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
  3. Have earned 72 quarter credits (100 level or higher) or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an accredited college or university

A copy of your high school diploma and official college transcript (if applicable) must be provided upon hire.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.

Knowledge of designated language (written and oral), principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, communicate fluently in verbal and written form in both English and Spanish , understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.

Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost paid by applicant), Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form, First Aid/CPR Certification, and Hepatitis B Vaccine Series may be required.

Reports To : Building Principal

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the Teamsters Local 252 Bargaining Agreement . See Article 5 - Conditions of Employment, Article 6 - Holidays and Vacations, Article 7 - Leaves, Article 12 - Insurance and Retirement, Article 13 - Wages and Employee Compensation, Article 16 - Schedule A.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB ( School Employee Benefits Board ) and DRS ( Washington State Department of Retirement Systems ) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays and paid time off are also employee benefits outlined in the Teamster Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator
Athletic Director/W.F. West High School Assistant Principal
Tommy Elder
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7235
telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Executive Director of Student Support
Katie Howell
2025 SW Salsbury Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7245 option 3
(360) 748-8767 Fax
khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources
Leslie Wohld
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7200
lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator
W.F. West High School Assistant Principal
Don Bunker
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7235
dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Created: 2024-10-16
Reference: 111312
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Chehalis