English Language Development Paraeducator - Secondary

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position primarily assists students whose first language is not English, (grades K-12), in English language acquisition. Content-area assistance is a prime component at the secondary level (grades 7-12). Duties are performed within a classroom, office, or other learning space. The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board OR Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate computers and willingness to adapt to new technology.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and enjoy interacting with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual staff may use additional languages to assist students in English language acquisition.
• Applicants who are bilingual are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with a certificated teacher, plans and provides individual or small group instruction for Multilingual Learners; works directly with students on providing direct intervention services.
• May also support students with homework assignments, classroom projects, labs, reports, and test preparation in a push-in or pull-out classroom setting.
• Administers state language proficiency assessment, distributes and files score reports; in collaboration with the certificated teacher analyzes data and determines how to best meet student academic needs.
• Collaborates with the certificated teacher to determine which students qualify for placement testing at the beginning of the school year; tests new students and updates Multilingual Learner student rosters.
• Establishes positive working relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, community, and other ELD para educators.
• Communicates student progress to ELD teacher, classroom teacher, intervention teacher, specialists, or other school staff, etc., as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a safe and welcoming learning environment to help students feel a sense of belonging.
• Recognize and celebrate the student’s home language, culture, and diversity as an asset.
• Attends district ELD staff meetings, training, and professional development classes, and may attend on-site staff meetings.
• Performs related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED