Centralia-FRA/ELL Paraeducator (Centralia Middle School) Temporary 26-27

Centralia School District • Centralia, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves both as a multi-lingual paraeducator and a family resource advocate. The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes. The family resource advocate acts as a liaison between school district staff, families, and the community of all students to assist and encourage parent and community involvement in their students’ education. They are a connection to the school to remove barriers to family involvement and understanding of the system.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS Para-Pro Assessment
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and Spanish
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general public
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Washington State driver’s license and reliable transportation for building meetings and home visitations
• Capability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Multi-cultural experience and expertise required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, families, and the community
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Knowledge of and successful experience with social and human services; social service referral agencies; conflict resolution; record-keeping; and crisis intervention
• Successful experience working with school aged students

Responsibilities

• Addresses specific needs of multi-lingual students including those with interrupted formal education or trauma
• Meets the needs of long-term multi-lingual students including intensive college counseling and promotion of post-high school learning
• Meets with multi-lingual students to consult, check grades, and meet specific language needs
• Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students
• Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes
• Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners
• Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships
• Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school
• Facilitates communication between school staff, students, parents, and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences, setting up meetings, making phone calls, translating documents, emailing, and other types of school and district communication
• Responds to inquiries and provides information via phone, email, and in person to families, staff, students, and community members
• Conducts home visits to assist in effectively communicating school-based information, such as teacher concerns and student progress
• Attends daytime and evening school events to facilitate communication and establish open dialog between parties
• Responds to parent requests for school-related information
• Assists teachers and administrators in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of all students as well as understanding cultural nuances that affect their learning
• Works toward developing positive public relations with the parents, school, and community
• Collaborates and coordinates with family resource advocates from other buildings and the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 sick leave days and 3 personal leave days
• health benefits through the School Employees’ Benefits Board including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree