Bilingual Student and Parent Support Assistant; FedP Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Bilingual Student and Parent Support Assistant (10125 FedP)

Bilingual Student and Parent Support Assistant

Location:

WyEast Middle School

Reports To:

Principal

Department:
Secondary Schools

Hours / Work Times

7 Hours Per Day (9:05 a.m.

- 4:35 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Bilingual - Spanish Speaking Required

Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding

Position Duration:
Permanent

Classification Group:
Professional Technicians (PSE) Class IV

Salary Placement:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

The bilingual student and parent support assistant will act as a connector and facilitator to support academic success and build positive home-school relationships. These responsibilities will fall under the supervision of the building principal.

Essential Functions:

Communicate effectively with the staff and general public in person, by telephone, via e-mail and in writing.

Participate in student support meetings and facilitate two-way communication during the meeting, as well as follow-up.

Assist with interpreting in parent conferences, when needed.

Assist with translating school specific documents, as needed.

Participate in, and collaborate with, parent engagement planning committees to represent perspectives, requests and needs of bilingual families.

Monitor and respond to messages on the phone message line, as needed, to support timely and responsive communication to bilingual families.

Encourage parent volunteerism in schools.

When needed, educate parents about available community resources.

Record and compile data, as needed, to demonstrate progress toward individual student and school goals.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Attend meetings and trainings throughout the school year.

Physical Demands

Required:

Vision (66-100%) - Hearing (66-100%) - Speaking (66-100%)

Standing (33-66%) - Walking (Up to 33%) - Sitting (33-66%)

Writing (33-66%) - Bending (Up to 33%) - Stooping (Up to 33%)

Acceptable Attendance

Mental Demands

Required:

Reading Documents (66-100%) - Confidentiality (66-100%) - Language (66-100%)

Verbal Communication (66-100%) - Written Communication (33-66%) - Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)

Constant Interruptions (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously - (33-66%) = Frequently -…