Paraeducator - Academic, English Learners (Spanish)

Los Angeles County Office of Education•Hawthorne, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking resilient individuals to assist and support the instruction of Spanish-speaking English learners who are working toward their high school diplomas. This critical role serves vulnerable and at-promise student populations, including youth who are emotionally disturbed, justice-involved, or on probation. The current vacancy is located with the Renaissance PAU and expected to travel between the following sites: Monrovia (128 E. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016), Monterey Park (1260 S. Monterey Pass Rd., Monterey Park, CA 91754), and Hawthorne (14600 Cerise Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250). Mileage will be paid. The position requires proficiency in Bilingual Spanish.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Bilingual Spanish (oral and written).
Pass a test of bilingual proficiency in oral and written Spanish.
Pass the LACOE written test of ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Successfully complete the LACOE Paraeducator Workshop after passing the written test (unless a current or eligible former LACOE Paraeducator).
May require travel and availability of private transportation for some positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting in instruction of children, adolescents, and/or young adults who are English learners and at-promise or incarcerated youth.

Responsibilities

Assist and support the instruction of Spanish-speaking English learners.
Work with vulnerable and at-promise student populations, including youth who are emotionally disturbed, justice-involved, or on probation.
Travel between specified work sites.