STUDENT/FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANT - BILINGUAL (SPANISH) - HARBOR LEARNING CENTER/OPEN DOORS (#22-23 CL47)

6.5 hours per day - School Days 

BENEFITS: Eligible for retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance 

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must have High school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required.) and submit the online employment application.  Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

Position Summary:

This position acts as a Spanish translator and liaison between the school and parents/students.  This position assists in connecting parents/students to community resources.  The position also assists in the implementation of instructional and non-instructional programs and performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks in support of teachers and other district staff. 

Application Process:

• Completed Application
• Interview – Oral and Written
• Skills Test
• Submission of Documentation Prior to Employment

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist parents in using available community resources for social, educational and health needs.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to develop and implement activities for families with children.
• Participate in planning meetings with building staff to coordinate services.  Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating student/family conferences.  Act as a translator during conferences/meetings.
• Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervise recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
• Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assist with classwork and assignments; tutor and monitor student activities in the classroom and special sessions.  Communicate with teacher concerning individual student needs and progress. 
• Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff.  Assist teachers in preparation of student work contracts and program.  Administer discipline as authorized.
• May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
• Act as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students.
• May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
• Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests and schedules by using office machines such as a computer, photocopier and other standard office equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• May enter data into computer and maintain various databases, such as Skyward and attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree, 72 college credits or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Post high school training in child development and related training desired.
• Spanish/English speaking/translation.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Type II driver’s license may be required.
• CPR/First Aid may be required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage. 
• Good communication skills.
• Training/experience in social work, education or counseling desired.
• Must be able to translate English to Spanish in oral and written form.
• Desired effective characteristics include:  flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to develop relationships and willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience working with families with low socio-economic status.
• General knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, and ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer and photocopier.
• Physical ability to perform required duties which may include lifting and positioning students in and out of a vehicle, wheelchair, therapy equipment, etc.
• Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures.  Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining program standards and supporting student achievement.

SALARY:       2021-22 PSE Salary Schedule. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.  The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike, in a wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment.  The employee is responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.  The employee is exposed to infectious diseases/illnesses carried by students.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Sayres, Title IX Officer

(360) 538-2003 csayres@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org.  Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington  98520.