Associate Educator - Bilingual Spanish (2026-2027) -Las Estrellas, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

Bilingual Spanish required. Under general supervision, assists students in school classrooms with educational programs and assignments, provides assistance to teachers as directed, and supports students with after-school and special education programs, as well as special events.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with educational programs and special assignments; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants.
• Assists MPS teachers and staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe and productive learning environment; works with students to reinforce classroom learning and improve personal skills; assists teachers with managing classroom, materials, and student behavior.
• Assists students in learning processes; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages socialization, and good communications.
• Administers a variety of school programs, student services, community services, special assignments, and educational programs in support of MPS goals, including:
  • MPS program outreach & marketing
  • Grant program oversight
  • Bilingual & hearing-impaired translator/interpreter
  • Student testing
  • After-school activities and recreation programs
  • Media & technology
  • Security and student behavior support
  • Community relations and transportation
  • Mentoring & tutoring
  • Volunteers
  • Attendance & truancy
  • English Language Learning
  • Vocational training
  • Accounting & budgets
  • Special events
• Monitors and supervises student activities; promotes respect, supports diversity, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalates personal confrontations, and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Assists students to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Monitors assigned students and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files and keeps records of student progress and activities; ensures all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis.
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Provides general office and administrative support for assigned program.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.
• Performs other duties or tasks as assigned on an as-needed basis.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours and extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish required.
• AA degree or completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences, or an educational area related to position assignment; OR
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND a high school diploma/GED certificate; AND
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with children; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

Pay

$27.17 - $30.75 per hour

Schedule

87.50 FTE (full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time)