Multi-Lingual Paraeducator / Family Resource Advocate

Reports to: Principal Location: Centralia Middle School

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

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.

Required Qualifications:

· Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS ParaPro 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

Preferred Qualifications:

· 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

Essential Functions:

· 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

Salary:

$19.15 - $25.74 hourly, Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work schedule: 6.0 hours per day – 192 days per year

Benefits:

11 paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; State retirement; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Lara Gregorich-Bennett, Principal of Centralia Middle School at lgregorich-bennett@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Lara Gregorich-Bennett.

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