ESL Temporary/Hourly Employee - Classified

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Temporary service means employment as a non-regular employee for the purpose of providing service for a limited period of time, to accomplish a specific purpose or task. Projects are determined by each building. Activities and/or duties will be specific to the individual building’s approved project-based work. This posting and application is for the following types of ESL Temporary/ Hourly Employees: Migrant Education Interpreters Migrant Home Visitors Contracted Interpreters- short-term needs Special ESL Temporary Project position

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Additional education requirements may be required dependent upon position/project.
• OPS high school students can apply and be considered for interpreting at Parent Teacher Conferences before they graduate.
• Must have own transportation.
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Excellent communication skills oral and written in English and other languages.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
• employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).

Responsibilities

• If interpreting, must be able to express self orally and in writing in English and designated other language.
• Willing to work with ESL parents as specific job requires.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal or other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

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