Centralia-FRAELL Paraeducator (Centralia Middle School) Temporary 26-27

Reports to: Principal Location: Centralia Middle School

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

This position serves both as a multi-lingual paraeducator and a family resource advocate. The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes. The family resource advocate acts as a liaison between school district staff families and the community of all students to assist and encourage parent and community involvement in their students education. They are a connection to the school to remove barriers to family involvement and understanding of the system.

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS Para-Pro Assessment

Demonstrated ability to read write and speak fluent English and Spanish

Experience with technology and Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff outside agencies and the general public

Possession and maintenance of a valid Washington State drivers license and reliable

transportation for building meetings and home visitations

Capability to maintain confidentiality

Flexibility to work varied hours

Multi-cultural experience and expertise required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively possess awareness (for self and others) listen actively be patient incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work be empathic possess a growth mindset and be customer-service oriented.

Ability to maintain confidentiality work independently and in a team setting and effectively problem-solve

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students staff families and the community

Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to support the Districts vision mission and goals including the belief that all students can succeed

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds

Knowledge of and successful experience with social and human services; social service referral agencies; conflict resolution; record-keeping; and crisis intervention

Successful experience working with school aged students

Essential Functions:

Addresses specific needs of multi-lingual students including those with interrupted formal education or trauma

Meets the needs of long-term multi-lingual students including intensive college counseling and promotion of post-high school learning

Meets with multi-lingual students to consult check grades and meet specific language needs

Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students

Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes

Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners

Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships

Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school

Facilitates communication between school staff students parents and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences setting up meetings making phone calls translating documents emailing and other types of school and district communication

Responds to inquiries and provides information via phone email and in person to families staff students and community members

Conducts home visits to assist in effectively communicating school-based information such as teacher concerns and student progress

Attends daytime and evening school events to facilitate communication and establish open dialog between parties

Responds to parent requests for school-related information

Assists teachers and administrators in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of all students as well as understanding cultural nuances that affect their learning

Works toward developing positive public relations with the parents school and community

Collaborates and coordinates with family resource advocates from other buildings and the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Salary:

$19.73-$26.51 hourly Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak write and read Spanish

Work schedule: Temporary-Six Hours per day (6.0) M-F 7:40 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

Benefits:

11 paid holidays; 12 sick leave days and 3 personal leave days; health benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability insurance; and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through AND submit a letter of interest to Allison Hillstrom Principal of Centralia Middle School at . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Allison Hillstrom.