BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR (DARI / PASHTO)

JOB TITLE: BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR GROUP: Teamsters III - Paraeducator LEVEL: 19 FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt WORKDAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 180 HOLIDAYS: 11 or 12 depending on school start date SUMMARY: Provides individual and group academic tutoring support to ELL qualified students in their native language. The position collaborates with teachers on meeting individual students' English development needs. The Bilingual paraeducator s erves as a liaison between the school and students' family. He/she p rovides interpretation services for non-English speaking families and school staff. This position works with schools and families to develop a welcoming climate in the schools. Leads and develops family engagement activities for the bilingual community. CONTEXT AND WHO WE ARE: Highline Public Schools serves students and families in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. In 2013, families, students, staff and community members across Highline came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for students. Our strategic plan is our equity plan and is guided by Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to guide our work, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit h disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides individual and group academic tutoring support to ELL qualified students.
• Monitors student progress, including record keeping.
• Assists students and teachers to promote academic achievement across a variety of settings and tasks.
• Participates in instructional planning and professional development.
• Works with district staff to administer English language proficiency assessments.
• Performs a wide variety of interpretation services.
• Attends parent-teacher conferences, IEP conferences, and community meetings.
• Serves as a liaison between the school, the student's family, and the community.
• Makes appointments for parents.
• Leads and coordinates family engagement programming for the bilingual community.
• Collaborates with school and district staff to develop family engagement programming.
• Collaborates and problem solves with staff working with the bilingual community.
• Makes visits to student homes to discuss academic achievement, social service needs, and district policy Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR

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• Refers students and their families to community social service agencies.
• Performs related duties as required. Other Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student-learning objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: AA degree or High school diploma (or equivalent) and 72 college credits or High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an approved paraeducator assessment test One year experience in utilization of interpretation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Background in second language acquisition Understanding of United States educational system

TESTING REQUIREMENT: Score of "Intermediate-High" or higher on the Oral Proficiency Interview in the target language, based on the ACTFL standards

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Paraeducator Certificate Program - After hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate pursuant to Chapter 28A.413 RCW and WAC 179. Timelines for completion vary based upon hire date. All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of English language development Challenges and experiences of immigrant families Behavior management Federal regulations governing ELL Tutoring and academic instruction techniques Reading, math, writing and other academic subjects Community resources and referral agencies School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO: Perform simultaneous interpretation of verbal communications Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Operate a PC and related software Maintain effective working relationships with other people Contribute as a committed member to a learning team environment Collaborate with teachers to develop and deliver instruction Maintain records, prepare reports Make school, community and home visits Demonstrate a strong command of English Demonstrate a strong command of the non-English language required for specific position Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

JOB DESCRIPTION: BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR

Highline Public Schools 00P19ELL Bilingual Paraeducator Lv 19 Page 3 of 3 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal or designee

EVALUATION: This position will be evaluated by the Principal or designee based on performance of duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by t his job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to use their personal vehicle and to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Updated Context and Disclosures sections, 2024.05.01 Revised the Condition of Employment section, 2021.11.04 Reclassified to level 19 effective Sept. 1, 2018 per collective bargaining agreement, 2018 -08-20 Updated to include EEOC statement, 2017.03.07 Updated Superintendent's statement, 2014.10.14 Revised education requirement language per suggestion of union business representative and agreement of district, 2014.02.03 Transferred to newest format by Human Resources, 2013.12.26 Revised by Human Resources to add district introduction, 2013.09.24 Updated to change position title; union accepted, 2013/07 Updated pay level per negotiated contract, 2013/06 Updated format by Human Resources, 2013/03 Revised by Human Resources, 06/11 Revised by Human Resources, 02/2011 Nash & Company, Para Educator, ELL, 09/2004 Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services, 206.631.3250, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166