Educational Asst Bilingual Spanish Lane MS

Position: Educational Asst Bilingual Spanish - 0.438 - Lane MS
Posting Timeline

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Bilingual Educational Assistant provides designated supporting services to a classroom teacher or teaching staff responsible for students in classrooms, resource centers or other school and school related areas including tutoring ELD and Multilingual Learners in the mainstream classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the instruction of Multilingual Learners in English and/or native language under the supervision of a certified, licensed teacher.
• Assist, promote and supports family involvement communication between family and the school (e.g., attendance).
• Support instruction in native language literacy where appropriate.
• Provide translations and interpretation services as appropriate, with the time provided during their scheduled working hours.
• Attends meetings including parent conferences, evening activities, home visits and ELD / Dual Language Department meetings.
• Other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years, full time, college coursework to meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). (Official Transcripts required at time of hire) or passing the Para Pro assessment. PPS offers a FREE Para educator Assessment for applicants who do not meet the minimum college credits. For applicants who opt to take the assessment, employment is contingent on receiving a passing score.
• Experience working with ELD Students / Multilingual Learners.
• Experience working with Parents of ELD Students / Multilingual Learners.
• Bilingual fluency in the language (Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, etc.) and cultural competence.
• Training in Content Area Methodology.
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g., to serve as an effective role model for students).
• Ability to work with children and families from a low-income background and with who English is a second language.

NOTE: Salary Grade:
Appendix A Grade

F. Employees in this Bilingual Educational Assistant classification are paid a 5% stipend in addition to the salary range listed below.

SALARY: $20.66 - $26.39 per hour +5% stipend

WORK YEAR: 192 days

FTE:

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials . With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator:
Katie Loewen,  ,  x63337
ADA Coordinator:
Jey Buno,  ,
D irector of Civil Rights:
Dr. Bobby Cruz,  ,

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Position Details

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Bilingual Educational Assistant provides designated supporting services to a classroom teacher or teaching staff responsible for students in classrooms, resource centers or other school and school related areas including tutoring ELD and Multilingual Learners in the mainstream classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the instruction of Multilingual Learners in English and/or native language under the supervision of a certified, licensed teacher.
• Assist, promote and supports family involvement communication between family and the school (e.g., attendance).
• Support instruction in native language literacy where appropriate.
• Provide translations and interpretation services as appropriate, with the time…