EA- ESEA - ELL Washington Tech Middle School

Minimum Qualifications

Must be bilingual in English and Karen. Please indicate on your resume your language proficiency.

• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro or Para Educator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

Must be bilingual in English and Karen. Please indicate on your resume your language proficiency.

• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro or Para Educator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro or Para Educator Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g. Teaching Assistant, tutoring or related experience).

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience and skill in using computers or the ability and willingness to develop such skill.
• Knowledge of the Saint Paul Public Schools and its programs and educational services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ELL Program.

• Knowledge of community organizations and agencies available to provide services for bilingual families and how to utilize these resources to assist students and/or their families.
• Knowledge of the customs and traditions needed to communicate effectively with students and parents who speak the language of the Educational Assistant and an awareness of the implications/connotations of the language used in translations.
• Knowledge of computer software programs (e.g., Campus, Access, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point and/or others) that are applicable to performing job duties.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills in English and another language (speaking, reading and writing). Candidates will be required to participate in a formal demonstration of proficiency in each language.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and students.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Sensitivity to needs of ELL learners and their parents, especially as it relates to school (e.g., attendance achievement, problems and related topics).
• Desire to provide assistant to ELL parents and students to promote school success.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Promote effective communication and understanding among students' homes, schools and the community by using both the language for which a particular Educational Assistant position is hired and English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Interpret for parents at school conferences with teachers and other school personnel; translate and/or interpret various types of information from schools, including information regarding current activities…