Olympic Hills Elementary - Multilingual Instructional Assistant - 1.0 FTE

About the Role

The Bilingual Instructional Assistant assists in students' English language acquisition from their native language, provides classroom instructional support to the certified teacher, and serves as a resource for bilingual families, teachers, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering tests, homework assignments, and make-up work to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments, including translating instructions and materials and adapting lessons for bilingual or cultural understanding.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher to aid teachers.
• Maintains student records, classrooms, and supplies to support teachers.
• Mediates problems between school and government personnel (e.g., case workers, police, community program leaders) to aid teachers.
• Monitors individual students in various settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying) to support teachers and administrators.
• Provides support in all areas of the school and classroom for student activities (e.g., behavioral problems, truancy) to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Serves as a liaison for families and the community in workshops and cultural events to enrich the family experience in the District and community.
• Interprets verbal and written communications for bilingual students and their families, as well as non-English-speaking parents (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, meetings, documents).
• May assist bilingual special needs students to provide a safe and sanitary learning environment.
• Assists students and families in understanding District programs (e.g., Head Start, Special Education).
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one of the following:
  • Qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB.
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Fluency and literacy in a designated second language.
• Ability to translate, interpret, or perform other designated services to meet the needs of students.

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge: Basic math; reading and writing documents; understanding complex, multi-step instructions; multiple languages; age-appropriate activities; grammar and punctuation.
• Skills: Operating classroom/office equipment; planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Abilities:
  • Scheduling activities/meetings; gathering and collating data; using basic job-related equipment.
  • Working with diverse individuals and groups; flexibility in various circumstances.
  • Problem-solving to identify issues and create action plans.
  • Working independently regardless of disability or level; documenting student activities, behavior, and progress.
  • Supporting structured learning and behavior shaping activities; relating effectively to students and families.
  • Keyboarding; learning to use computers.

Physical Demands

• Significant lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for benefits.

Pay

Refer to the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it (Schedule 01).