Preschool Educational Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)
Preschool Educational Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist Preschool Coordinator in providing educational programs for migrant children to facilitate skill acquisition in academics language social self-help and motor areas. Maintain educational and attendance records provide liaison services with parents and provide for personal needs of the children served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of: understanding best instructional practices for working with preschool children. Skilled in: implementation of learning activities; behavior management; following detailed oral and written instructions; basic computer literacy. Ability to: Represent the program to the students and parents; maintain accurate records; advocate for the student in the home and school settings; build relationships with students parents and staff; work with a diverse population of students and parents. Flexible and willing to do a variety of jobs to meet deadlines and complete all required training. Bilingual Spanish.
Experience: Experience in a preschool setting. Bilingual Spanish.
Education: Two years of college associates degree or passing score on a paraprofessional exam in reading writing and math as required by federal law.
Certification Required: Medic First Aid Card; Valid Oregon Drivers License and automobile insurance in order to provide own transportation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work with supervising teachers principal students and patrons to support student learning in the classroom
- Maintain confidentiality of students and programs.
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Ability to work harmoniously with others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Language Skills:
Ability to read English and comprehend curriculum materials through grade 12. Ability to write clear and concise communications in English. Ability to read write speak and understand detailed communications in Spanish.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions in English. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers supervisor(s) staff students parents and community.
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:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and may be 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 be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Works in a classroom environment in close proximity to students and other adults. May encounter students with emotional problems or hostile attitudes. May be required to use the telephone and operate a computer.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Works when school is in session. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of Classified personnel.
CLASSIFICATION/LOCATION:
Classified Full-time position at Edwards Elementary.
Calendar/Benefits:
7 hours per day when school is in session. 188 Day Calendar
Salary Range7B of the 2025-26 Classified Wage Schedule $18.38- $23.37 per hour
Newberg School District pays 6% PERS contribution provides a generous insurance cap and long-term disability insurance. Optional Life AD&D insurance Short Term Disability Tax Shelter Annuities Section 125 health and dependent care accounts and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health also available to all staff.
The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.
Employment Type
Full-Time
