Olympic Hills Elementary - Multilingual Instructional Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Olympic Hills Elementary, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Instructional Assistant supports students' English language acquisition from their native language, provides classroom instructional support to the certified teacher, and serves as a resource for bilingual families, teachers, and the community. This role involves assisting with various classroom tasks, translating, monitoring students, and acting as a liaison between the school and families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one of the following: (a) Received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment; or (b) Hold an associate degree or higher; or (c) Earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher; or (d) Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator.
Knowledge of multiple languages.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities.
Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Skills in operating equipment used in a classroom/office setting.
Skills in planning and managing projects.
Skills in using pertinent software applications.
Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings.
Ability to gather and/or collate data.
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to work independently regardless of disability or level.
Ability to document student activities, behavior and progress.
Ability to support structured learning and behavior shaping activities.
Ability to relate effectively to students and families.
Ability to keyboard.
Ability to learn to use computers.
Fluency and literacy in a designated second language.
Ability to translate or interpret or perform other designated services to meet the needs of students.
Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of related paid work experience.
SECURE Training: CPI; Confidentiality; Positive Discipline, ASM Training.

Responsibilities

Assists in administering tests, homework assignments, and make-up work for teachers.
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments, including translating instructions and materials and adapting lessons for bilingual or cultural understanding.
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher.
Assists with maintaining student records, classrooms, and supplies.
Assists in mediating problems between school and government persons.
Monitors individual students in various settings to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Assists with record keeping and clerical functions.
Performs support in all areas of the school and classroom in student activity.
Serves as a liaison for families and community in workshops and cultural events.
Interprets verbal and written communication to bilingual students and their families, and to other families where parents may not speak or read English.
May aid bilingual special needs students.
Assists students and families to understand District programs.