Bilingual Instructional Assistant; Spanish; Early Learning - Tualatin Early Childhood Center

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Instructional Assistant
- Bilingual (Spanish)

Early Learning

Tualatin Early Childhood Center

Principal or Coordinator

Classified Salary Schedule
- Range D

• $22.39 - $26.73 per hour, DOE

OSEA

0.9375 FTE - 37.50

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESDs mission statement, this position works under the overall supervision of the building principal, with direct instructions provided by early learning or special education teachers. They are employed to carry out program activities as planned and scheduled by licensed personnel, which includes implementing activities related to the students IEP or IFSP in individual and small groups. The position monitors student safety and behavior in various settings.

Duties can vary based on the age of the students served and the nature of student(s) needs.

A bilingual instructional assistant is defined as one who is fluent in both English and the primary language of the students identified as English language learners, and shall demonstrate cultural competency related to the students in the bilingual classes to which the bilingual instructional assistant is assigned. (Spanish)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and Spanish
• Ability to physically assist students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Ability to lift students from a wheelchair to the floor and back, and on and off a changing table.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Certifications as determined by the ESD, including a valid drivers license and CPR certificate as well as instruction in blood borne pathogens. Other training as required by the ESD.

Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.