Closing Date:
02/13/2022 Position Information: Cedarhurst Elementary is seeking a Bilingual Paraeducator/Office Assistant/Paraeducator-Monitor to join their team!
Bilingual Paraeducator: 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 serves as a liaison between the school and students’ family. He/she provides 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. Position Note: This position requires oral and written proficiency in Spanish. The ACTFL test may be completed as part of a hiring process.
The Office Assistant III provides coordination and facilitation of activities at the school. This position acts as a liaison between the students, staff, and community.
The job of Paraeducator-monitor is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; monitoring students in the classroom, playground, lunchroom, crossing streets, during loading/unloading buses, etc. and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.
For full job descriptions please see attachments.
This job description is under review and subject to the following mandatory updates:

Updated 9.17.21 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification. Per the order by Governor Inslee on August 18th, COVID-19 vaccines (or a qualified exemption) are required for all K-12 employees as a condition of employment. This verification, or determination of qualified exemption must be completed for employment with Highline Public Schools.
For more information: see the latest news and coronavirus updates from Highline
Paraeducator Certificate Program. Pursuant to Chapter 28A.413 RCW? and ?WAC 179 this position is required to complete standards-based training to include the initial completion of 28 hours of training (the Fundamental Course of Study) and an ongoing 70 hours (the General Certificate). The timeline for completion is variable and based upon an employee’s hire date.
For more information: see the FAQs from the Paraeducator Standards Board and the latest updates from Highline Public Schools

The Highline strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation:

• Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success.
• Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction.
• Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners.
• Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of protected status. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline’s commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees): Director of Human Resources, 206-631-3008.