Bilingual Paraprofessional

Watervliet Public Schools•Watervliet, MI

74d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides essential support in a school setting, focusing on assisting students who are non-English speakers and facilitating communication between the school and their families. The Bilingual Paraprofessional will offer home language tutorial assistance in core subjects, act as a liaison between teachers and students, and help bridge language barriers in various school meetings and communications. The position involves direct instructional support, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers to ensure students' academic and behavioral success.

Requirements

Mastery of required second language (Spanish) to that of a native speaker.
Correct language usage and pronunciation, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Accurate translation of written documents.
Skills to organize and manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
Knowledge of the reading process and how to teach it.
Good math skills and the ability to teach math.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop creative solutions.
Ability to follow directions.
Knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures regarding Title Programs.
Computer skills including word processing, email, student data management system, internet.
Patience and flexibility.
Option 1: Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
Option 2: Obtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
Option 3: Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments College Board’s SAT – Must score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
Prior Approved Assessments Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test
MTTC Professional Readiness Examination
WorkKeys® - Minimum Scores: Reading for Information – 4 Applied Math – 4 Writing – 3
ACT (taken between 1/1/1989 - 10/1/2017) - Minimum Scores: Reading – 22 Combined English and Writing – 22 Math – 22
Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between 1/1/2007 and 1/31/2015) - Minimum Scores: Reading – 1108 Writing – 1129 Mathematics - 1116
No person shall be hired to work in contact with children before being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Nice To Haves

Experience with progress monitoring
Experience with Excel

Responsibilities

Provide home language tutorial assistance in core content subject areas.
Function as a liaison between classroom teacher and student(s).
Assist in communication between school and parents.
Collect resource materials in English & Spanish for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction.
Convert a variety of written materials from one language to another with speed and accuracy.
Interpret and translate simultaneously or consecutively during various meetings (e.g. during parent/teacher conferences, IEPs, disciplinary meetings, etc).
Communicate regularly with non-English speaking parents on the academic and/or behavioral successes and struggles of their students (in coordination with classroom teachers and principals).
Provide instruction individually or in small groups by implementing lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
Work with the classroom teachers to develop a schedule for delivery of instructional services.
Perform limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment.
Monitor and record student progress.
Attend parent-teacher conferences and Family Nights as needed.
Participate in the planning time with the classroom teachers and others working with the student.
Communicate regularly with the parents or guardians of the student under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assist parents in understanding school assignments and procedures and encourage their involvement in school activities.
Administer tests to assess student achievement.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Attend conferences, in-service and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.