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Position

Bilingual Aide

Reports To

Supervisor of Pupil Services & Building Principal

Introduction

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well‑rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

Passion for education and student well‑being
Effective mentoring and guidance for students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning and professional development
Forward‑thinking planning and strategic decision‑making
Openness to two‑way communication and community engagement

Job Goal

Bilingual aides provide academic support for students in the classroom and assist school staff in communication with English Learners, parents and other support services.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree preferred
Individuals who can fluently translate in Nepali, Somali, or Spanish preferred
License or permit issued by ODE
Native speaker fluency in another language that meets the needs of the district’s English Learners, as determined by the Supervisor of Pupil Services
Fluency in English as determined by state requirements and local board policy
Experience as an educational aide or in the education field preferred
Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Performance Responsibilities

Provides translation/interpretation between schools and families.

Helps new families transition into the school district.

Assists the EL & General teacher(s) to support EL's within all classroom settings.

Provides interpretation for school personnel via written form or audio recording.

Assists classroom and content area teachers with communication for EL students.

Assists EL's in the classroom to access the content with teacher guidance.

Assists with interpretation of classroom, district and state assessments when needed and allowable.

Interprets at parent/teacher conferences and other school organized functions/events.

Liaison to community organizations.

Participates in professional learning opportunities provided by the district.

Abides by all ethical and professional standards.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal, Supervisor of Pupil Services, or Superintendent.

Perform all other duties that are assigned by the principal/assistant principal and or Supervisor of Pupil Services.

Work Environment Characteristic Conditions

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop

Evaluation

Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal and the Supervisor of Pupil Services.

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