JOB TITLE: English Language Development Assistant (.94 FTE, 7.5 hours per day average)

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal and ELD Teacher         

JOB SUMMARY:  To assist classroom teacher with individual and/or small group learning in classroom as well as cafeteria and playground supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Criminal history clearance (background check and HB 2062).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to meet Highly Qualified Paraprofessional standards (2 years of college, Associates degree, or passing score on a State or locally approved assessment of reading, writing, and math skills).
2. Prior successful experience working in a school setting
3. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Self-starter who is able to take minimal guidance as well as work as a team member.
2. Ability to work with students for whom English is the second or third language.
3. Provide instructional support for individual and/or small groups of ELL students.
4. Communicate with teachers regarding student needs.
5. Communicate with parents as needed.
6. Translate school documents, such as a weekly newsletter, from English to Spanish.
7. Ability to maintain patience in stressful situations.
8. Ability to treat information confidentially.
9. Other duties and supervision as assigned.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  181 day work agreement at 7.5 hours per day (0.94 FTE).   Salary pending finalized OSEA negotiated agreement (24-25 salary range is (Code 8:  $18.03-$24.06), with excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement.  Paid time off includes one sick day per month worked and two personal days, pro-rated per school year. Immediate start date. Benefit information can be found at https://www.seaside.k12.or.us/hr/benefits.  Open until filled.

TO APPLY:   Go to the Seaside School District website employment page, http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment, and follow the instructions and link to complete the online application.

QUESTIONS:  Contact the District Office, 503-738-5591.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice.  For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at (503)738-5591.  Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.