Paraeducator - Multilingual Education

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to assist teacher(s) and students in Multilingual Education (MLE) programs with instructional and non-instructional activities. Responsibilities include small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, preparing materials for lessons, teaming, collaboration between general education and special education staff, and assisting with testing students for program eligibility. The Paraeducator - MLE may perform all or a combination of the following: Support student language development individually or in small groups in a variety of subjects and learning activities; promotes student understanding of materials presented. Communicates with teachers concerning individual student progress and instructional strategies and techniques. Supports students in assigned academic subjects, social skills, and cultural differences; modifies materials for student use initiated by the teacher or related staff personnel. Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills concepts; promotes completion of work. Supports students who may have a wide variety of educational background, academic achievement levels, and behaviors. Adjusts methods to meet the needs of students. Communicates with classroom teachers concerning areas of growth; may support students in a variety of subject areas. Assists in testing students for MLE program eligibility; maintains eligibility lists; assists with student placement under MLE teacher direction. Supervises student behavior and assists certificated staff with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; manages student behavior as authorized. Builds and maintains effective teams and communications. Maintain a student-centered, supportive environment. Organizing learning experiences for students. Actively participates in training opportunities to complete the Washington State Core Competence requirements for paraeducators.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Hold high school diploma or its equivalent
Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
One (1) year of experience working with school age children, and non-English speaking people and diverse cultures required.
Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of basic subject areas such as spelling, writing, reading and math.
Skill in proper English usage.
Knowledge of cultural differences and sensitivity to the value of other cultures.
Ability to learn and implement effective techniques for MLE instruction.
Ability to work effectively with students at a variety of grade and skill levels.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school setting desirable
Instructional experience strongly preferred
Training or experience in MLE instruction strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support student language development individually or in small groups in a variety of subjects and learning activities; promotes student understanding of materials presented.
Communicates with teachers concerning individual student progress and instructional strategies and techniques.
Supports students in assigned academic subjects, social skills, and cultural differences; modifies materials for student use initiated by the teacher or related staff personnel.
Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills concepts; promotes completion of work.
Supports students who may have a wide variety of educational background, academic achievement levels, and behaviors.
Adjusts methods to meet the needs of students.
Communicates with classroom teachers concerning areas of growth; may support students in a variety of subject areas.
Assists in testing students for MLE program eligibility; maintains eligibility lists; assists with student placement under MLE teacher direction.
Supervises student behavior and assists certificated staff with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; manages student behavior as authorized.
Builds and maintains effective teams and communications.
Maintain a student-centered, supportive environment.
Organizing learning experiences for students.
Actively participates in training opportunities to complete the Washington State Core Competence requirements for paraeducators.