Multilingual Paraprofessional

Southeastern is seeking a dedicated & passionate

Multilingual 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.