Paraeducator-Bilingual

PARA EDUCATOR-BILINGUAL POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECED

This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 25/26 School Year

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire: This eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies within the next 12 months.

Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:

• Written Test:
  December 3, 2025 – August 26, 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation.
• Oral Appraisal Interview:
  Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation.

Education and Experience: Graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and some experience working with school age limited or non-English speaking students in an organization setting or learning environment.

Special Qualifications upon hire for Title I sites:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Licenses and other Requirements:

• Speak, read and write in a designated second language (Spanish).

• Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment in English and a designated second language; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provide routine clerical support.
• Assist second language learners to become proficient in English; relate effectively with children in a bilingual and bicultural setting; speak and write in English and the designated second language and prepare and correct written materials.
• Provide interpretation/translation for parents, school personnel and students during phone calls, meetings, parent conferences, assemblies; provide oral and written translation of correspondence, forms, letters, reports, memos, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and other instructional materials from English to the designated second language.
• Assist limited or non-English speaking individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Assist students with reading program activities; assist and motivate students to improve their reading and writing measures; read books to students; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; reinforce reading instruction including phonics, vocabulary and comprehension in learning centers, small groups or one-on-one; assist students with spelling, math and writing exercises and assignments.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, makeup work and projects; adapt activities and materials under the direction of the teacher as needed; assist students in the operation of instructional technology; ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples,…