Bilingual Student and Parent Support Assistant (10125 FedP)

TITLE: Bilingual Student and Parent Support Assistant          

LOCATION: WyEast Middle School    

REPORTS TO: Principal  

DEPARTMENT: Secondary Schools

Hours / Work Times 

7 Hours Per Day (9:05 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Bilingual - Spanish Speaking Required

Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding

Position Duration: Permanent 

Classification Group: Professional Technicians (PSE) Class IV

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The bilingual student and parent support assistant will act as a connector and facilitator to support academic success and build positive home-school relationships. These responsibilities will fall under the supervision of the building principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with the staff and general public in person, by telephone, via e-mail and in writing.
2. Participate in student support meetings and facilitate two-way communication during the meeting, as well as follow-up.
3. Assist with interpreting in parent conferences, when needed.
4. Assist with translating school specific documents, as needed.
5. Participate in, and collaborate with, parent engagement planning committees to represent perspectives, requests and needs of bilingual families.
6. Monitor and respond to messages on the phone message line, as needed, to support timely and responsive communication to bilingual families.
7. Encourage parent volunteerism in schools.
8. When needed, educate parents about available community resources.
9. Record and compile data, as needed, to demonstrate progress toward individual student and school goals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.
2. Attend meetings and trainings throughout the school year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Computer, typewriter, telephone, copy machines, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Specialty language basic skills test required)

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in preferred language as evidenced by an oral and written evaluation in the preferred language.
3. Ability to proficiently translate written documents from English into preferred language and preferred language into English.
4. Previous experience working with bilingual individuals.
5. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative and cooperativeness.
6. Knowledge of, and experience working with community resources or programs that support bilingual families.
7. Demonstrated ability to work productively without immediate supervision.
8. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
9. Relates well with bilingual students and parents.
10. Will need to pass written translation test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

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