| Location | Tualatin, OR |
NORTHWEST
REGIONAL
EDUCATION
SERVICE
DISTRICT
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Position
Title:
Bilingual
Instructional
Assistant
(Spanish)
Department:
As
Assigned
Location:
As
Assigned
Reports
To:
Principal
or
Program
Administrator
FLSA
Status:
Non-Exempt
Bargaining
Unit:
Classied,
OSEA
Compensation:
Classied
Salary
Schedule
D
Workdays:
190
days
per
year
Prepared
Date:
08/2020
Revised
Date:
08/2025;
01/2026
NW
REGIONAL
ESD'S
MISSION
STATEMENT
In
partnership
with
the
communities
we
serve,
Northwest
Regional
ESD
improves
student
learning
by
providing
equitable
access
to
high
quality
services
and
support.
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION:
In
alignment
with
the
NWRESD's
mission
statement,
this
position
works
under
the
overall
supervision
of
the
building
principal,
with
direct
instructions
provided
by
early
learning
or
special
education
teachers.
They
are
employed
to
carry
out
program
activities
as
planned
and
scheduled
by
licensed
personnel,
which
includes
implementing
activities
related
to
the
student's
IEP
or
IFSP
in
individual
and
small
groups.
The
position
monitors
student
safety
and
behavior
in
various
settings.
Duties
can
vary
based
on
the
age
of
the
students
served
and
the
nature
of
student(s)
needs.
A
bilingual
instructional
assistant
is
dened
as
one
who
is
uent
in
both
English
and
the
primary
language
of
the
students
identied
as
English
language
learners,
and
shall
demonstrate
cultural
competency
related
to
the
students
in
the
bilingual
classes
to
which
the
bilingual
instructional
assistant
is
assigned.
(Spanish)
QUALIFICATIONS:
To
perform
this
job
successfully,
an
individual
must
be
able
to
perform
each
essential
duty
satisfactorily.
The
requirements
listed
below
are
representative
of
the
knowledge,
skill
and/or
ability
required.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
functions.
1.
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
2.
Fluent
in
English
and
Spanish
3.
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
orally
and
in
writing
in
both
English
and
Spanish
4.
Ability
to
physically
assist
students
with
special
needs
as
required
(positioning,
lifting,
transferring,
restraining,
etc.) 1
5.
Ability
to
lift
students
from
a
wheelchair
to
the
oor
and
back,
and
on
and
off
a
changing
table.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS,
and
ABILITIES:
1.
Demonstrate
a
commitment
to
diversity,
equity,
inclusion,
and
belonging
through
continuous
development,
modeling
inclusive
behaviors,
and
proactively
managing
bias
2.
Ability
to
exhibit
professionalism
and
effective
human
relations
3.
Confer
regularly
with
immediate
supervisor
4.
Procient
in
the
use
of
computer
and
internet-based
applications,
including
but
not
limited
to
email,
internet
software,
Suite,
and
word
processing
(MS
Word)
5.
Demonstrated
ability
to
work
effectively
under
the
direction
of
others
6.
Ability
to
work
cooperatively
as
part
of
a
team
7.
Certications
as
determined
by
the
ESD,
including
a
valid
driver's
license
and
CPR
certicate
as
well
as
instruction
in
bloodborne
pathogens.
Other
training
as
required
by
the
ESD.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS :
Include
the
following.
Performs
some
or
all
of
the
following
tasks.
Other
Duties
may
be
assigned .
The
duties
listed
below
are
not
inclusive,
but
characteristic
of
the
type
and
level
of
work
assigned
for
this
position.
A.
Prepare
instructional
materials
under
the
direction
of
a
licensed
educator
B.
Provide
instruction
under
the
direction
of
a
licensed
educator
C.
Communicate
orally,
read,
and
write
in
English
and
Spanish
to
support
learners
in
the
classroom
and
their
families
when
they
participate
in
classroom
activities
D.
Translate
notes
from
the
teacher
to
the
family
regarding
daily
activities,
and
from
the
family
to
the
teacher
regarding
the
student
E.
Demonstrate
cultural
competence
related
to
students
who
are
English
language
learners
(Spanish-speaking)
and
their
families
F.
Assist
teacher
in
working
with
students
to
complete
assignments
G.
Assist
teacher
in
grading
and
recording
students'
assignments;
maintain
and
distribute
student
records
as
requested
H.
Support
students
with
emotional
or
behavioral
concerns
and
assist
them
in
developing
appropriate
social
skills
I.
Take
and
maintain
data
as
needed
and
required
by
the
licensed
teacher
J.
Assist
students
with
toileting
needs
as
directed
K.
Maintain
students'
safety
and
monitor
appropriate
behavior
at
recess,
in
class
and
during
bus
loading
and
unloading.
Notes
discipline
issues
and
completes
proper
paperwork
for
reporting
such
incidents
L.
Participate
in
restraint
training
as
required
M.
Attend
staff
and
team
meetings
2
N.
Maintain
condentiality
O.
Be
proactive
in
matters
related
to
health
and
safety
P.
Work
collaboratively
and
communicate
effectively
with
staff
and
customers
at
all
organizational
levels
Q.
Perform
other
job
duties
as
assigned
WORKPLACE
EXPECTATIONS:
Demonstrate
support
for
NWRESD
Mission
and
Values
and
Strategic
Plan
Goals
Establish
and
maintain
a
positive
and
respectful
learning
environment
and
working
relationships
with
students,
staff,
administration,
parents/guardians
and
community
members
Work
effectively
with
and
respond
to
people
from
diverse
cultural
backgrounds
Participate
in
various
meetings
for
the
purpose
of
receiving
information
or
sharing
information
and
expertise
with
students,
colleagues
and
parents/guardians,
and
community
partners
Hold
expectations
for
high
performance
of
self
Demonstrate
computer
literacy
and
operate
software
programs
as
related
to
job
responsibilities
Maintain
accurate,
complete
and
condential
records
as
required
by
law
and
District
policy
and
regulations
Maintain
the
integrity
of
condential
information
relating
to
a
student,
family,
colleague
or
NWRESD
patron,
and
use
or
relay
condential
information
only
in
the
course
of
performing
assigned
responsibilities
Follow
all
laws,
District
policies,
rules,
regulations,
memos,
announcements
and
reasonable
requests
by
proper
authority
Maintain
regular
attendance
at
work
and
work
activities,
as
demonstrated
by
not
more
than
an
average
of
one
day
per
month
absent
unless
on
a
protected
statutory
leave.
Maintain
punctuality
regarding
deadlines,
meeting
attendance,
and
following
schedules
Work
collaboratively
with
other
departments
LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
Ability
to
read,
analyze
and
interpret
documents
such
as
software
manuals/instructions
and
procedural
manuals.
Ability
to
write
routine
reports
and
correspondence.
Ability
to
effectively
present
information
in
one-on-one
and
small
group
situations
to
customers,
clients
and
other
employees
of
the
organization.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:
Ability
to
perform
basic
mathematical
calculations
with
a
high
degree
of
accuracy.
REASONING
ABILITY:
Ability
to
apply
common
sense
to
carry
out
oral
and
written
instructions.
Ability
to
solve 3
practical
problems
and
deal
with
a
variety
of
concrete
variables
in
situations
where
some
standardization
exists.
Ability
to
interpret
a
variety
of
instructions
furnished
in
written,
oral,
diagram,
or
schedule
form.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT :
Work
is
generally
performed
in
a
standard
oce
setting.
Travel
to
various
sites
may
be
required.
Daily:
regular
focus
on
a
computer
screen.
be
required
to
sit,
stand,
keyboard,
write,
hear
and
speak
for
extended
periods
of
time.
control
of
ngers
and
hand
movements
required.
activities
may
include
bending,
stooping,
kneeling.
Weekly:
to
perform
job
and
communicate
in
a
noisy
environment.
to
various
sites
may
be
required.
Required
Physical
Demands
of
Essential
Functions
and
Responsibilities:
The
physical
demands
described
here
are
representative
of
those
that
must
be
met
by
an
employee
to
successfully
perform
the
essential
functions
of
this
job.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
functions
of
this
job.
Staff
are
expected
to
possess
the
physical
and
mental
ability
to
fulll
the
essential
functions
of
the
above
position
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation(s).
If
accommodation(s)
are
required
to
perform
any
or
all
of
the
job
functions,
then
the
employee
must
notify
Human
Resources
and
agree
to
provide
information
to
the
District
regarding
the
requested
accommodation(s).
While
performing
the
duties
of
this
job,
the
employee
is
frequently
required
to
walk
and
continuously
required
to
stand.
The
employee
will
frequently
bend
or
twist
at
the
neck
and
trunk
while
performing
the
duties
of
this
job.
The
employee
is
occasionally
required
to
reach
with
hands
and
arms
and
stoop,
kneel,
crouch,
or
crawl.
The
employee
continuously
uses
hand
strength
to
grasp
tools.
The
employee
must
occasionally
lift
and/or
move
up
to
50
pounds
and/or
run
after
students
to
maintain
safety.
Note :
The
description
contained
herein
reect
general
details
as
necessary
to
describe
the
principle
functions
of
this
job,
the
level
of
knowledge
and
skill
typically
required,
and
the
scope
of
responsibility,
but
should
not
be
considered
an
all-inclusive
listing
of
work
requirements.
Individuals
may
perform
other
duties
as
assigned,
including
work
in
other
functional
areas
to
cover
absences
or
relief,
to
equalize
peak
work
periods,
or
otherwise
to
balance
the
workload.
NWRESD
believes
that
every
individual
makes
a
signicant
contribution
to
our
success.
The
administration
reserves
the
right
to
modify,
add
or
remove
duties
as
necessary
that
still
reect
the
essential
functions
of
the
department.
It
is
our
expectation
that
every
employee
will
offer
4
their
services
wherever
and
whenever
necessary
to
ensure
the
success
of
the
ESD's
goals.
Equal
Opportunity
Employer
Northwest
Regional
Education
Service
District
is
an
equal
opportunity
employer;
committed
to
building
an
inclusive
community
and
an
environment
free
from
discrimination,
harassment,
and
retaliation.
We
are
proud
to
be
an
antiracist
organization .
We
work
to
understand
how
racial
ideology
is
manufactured
and
how
it
impacts
the
lives
of
our
staff
and
those
we
serve .
Northwest
Regional
Education
Service
District
is
proud
to
be
an
antiracist,
Equal
Employment
Opportunity
and
Armative
Action
employer.
We
are
committed
to
ensuring
diversity
and
inclusion
in
all
aspects
of
recruitment,
selection,
and
employment
without
regard
to
race,
disability,
gender
identity/expression,
sexual
orientation,
national
origin,
ethnicity,
religion,
veteran
or
military
status,
or
any
other
category
protected
under
the
law.
Northwest
Regional
Education
Service
District
is
committed
to
providing
reasonable
accommodations
in
our
recruitment
procedures
for
individuals
experiencing
a
disability.
If
you
need
assistance
or
accommodation
due
to
a
disability,
please
contact
us
at
hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us .
Persons
who
are
deaf,
hard
of
hearing,
or
have
limitations
in
their
speech
may
contact
the
district
for
assistance
through
the
Oregon
Telecommunications
Relay
Service
at
1-800-735-2900.
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