Specialized Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Farsi/Dari and/or Pashto)

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

18h • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District is seeking a Specialized Bilingual Instructional Assistant for the Welcome Center. This role involves providing differentiated ESL instruction under the guidance of a certified teacher, assisting with instructional and non-instructional classroom assignments, and supporting English Learners (ELs) to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs. The primary goal is to aid EL students across the district in Language Assistance Programs (LAP) buildings. The duties are not exhaustive but highlight the key responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree OR 60 completed college credits OR Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam
• Fluency in Farsi/Dari and/or Pashto
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written forms in English is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in both oral and written forms in a language other than English.
• Show ability to work with students from various culture and linguistic backgrounds, age, and language/academic proficiency levels.
• Show ability to work independently and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and staff under appropriate supervision.
• Willingness to travel within the district to accomplish the mission of the Bilingual Education Department is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain standards of professional conduct and work ethics including attendance, punctuality and performance is required.

Nice To Haves

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Associate degree, 60 semester hours of higher education or passed the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computer programs including basic Microsoft office tools and instructional software is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environments with high flexibility is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to actively seek opportunities to grow professionally is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ESL core content area courses and general education classroom(s) to help English Learners (EL’s) increase their language proficiency level and academic achievement.
• Assist in tutoring individual students or a small group of students in academic skill areas, homework, or special projects as needed.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records and documentation of English Learner students for evaluation purposes and progress monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents to help identify student-learning styles and support the instructional adaptations for diverse learners.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and other staff to provide opportunities for the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and communication development of EL students.
• Work in coordination with designated staff in the building to ensure that the procedures to welcome new ELs are observed and followed.
• Facilitate and encourage a learning environment that fosters successful social and academic experiences related to grade level expectations and acculturation processes.
• Assist in the education of the students to become acclimated with the American school system and its expectations.
• Facilitate the development of cross-cultural competencies in students.
• Assist in supervising students while they are at an LSD property or event.
• Facilitate communication among parents, guardians, and all school personnel involved in the education of EL’s.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.

What This Job Offers

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