Bilingual Paraprofessional Senior

Position: Bilingual Paraprofessional at the Senior High
The Bilingual Paraprofessional Provides academic support for limited English speaking students. Assist second language students in reading and language development. Communicate with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and non-English).

* Bilingual required (may be required to do a written and oral test.) Must be able to speak, write and read in English and another language spoken by students at the Senior High. Spanish and Somali preferred.

* General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages

* Basic proficiency in routine aspects of a Bilingual Paraprofessional

* Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish or Somali.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with

students and staff.

* Experience of up to one year in a job-related field preferred (i.e. working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families.)

* All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
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