Centralia-Multilingual Paraeducator; Centralia Middle & High School) Temporary

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

CHS and CMS

Bargaining Unit:
Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

This position serves as a multi-lingual para educator. The responsibility of the multi-lingual para educator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes.

• Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS Para Pro Assessment
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and Spanish
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Capability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, and families
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

• Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Successful experience working with school aged students

• Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students
• Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes
• Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners
• Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships
• Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school
• Facilitates communication between school staff, students, parents, and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences, setting up meetings, making phone calls, translating documents, emailing, and other types of school and district communication

• $20.24 - $27.20 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications
• $.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher
• $.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Temporary 7:30 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. Six and a half (6.5) hours per day for the remainder of the 26-27 school year.

Sick Leave, Personal Leave and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.