JOB SUMMARY:

Provide instructional classroom support in all content areas for students acquiring language. Facilitate communication between school and parents. Assist the ELL teacher to carry out assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to tutor multilingual and migrant students in all subjects including primary and secondary language development; ability to read English, Spanish or other designated languages and comprehend curriculum materials through grade 12. Ability to write clear and concise communications in English, Spanish or other designated languages; ability to work with migrant qualified students; ability to work with parents; ability to respect confidential information. Flexible and willing to do a variety of jobs to meet deadlines and complete all required training. Bilingual ability in a language identified by the immediate supervisor that will best support performance responsibilities.

Experience: Experience working with elementary school students. Experience working with migrant youth preferred.

Education: Two years of college, associate's degree or passing score on a paraprofessional exam in reading, writing and math as required by federal law.

Certification Required: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct individual and small group tutorial assistance under the direction of the
2. Conduct class and small group drill exercises in support of oral language development.
3. Assist in monitoring student daily work, academic progress, and relationships with other students and school
4. Provide assistance by preparing instructional materials, filing materials, and performing other clerical
5. Administer assessment devices under the direction of the
6. Serve as the school contact with community, civic, and other agencies while serving support needs of the
7. Prepare room displays, charts, and other support materials to enhance bilingual
8. Act as translator (oral or written) in the classroom, school or at home as
9. Supervise students with work assigned by the classroom
10. Organize, prepare, adapt and distribute instructional and resource
11. Collect, record, and maintain academic
12. Assist with reviewing, updating, implementing, and evaluating instructional
13. Enter data as needed with student information system; typing or emails for communication with
14. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
15. Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job.
16. Ability to work harmoniously with
17. Perform other duties as assigned. 

JOB_REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills:

Ability to read English and other designated languages as required, and comprehend curriculum materials through grade 12. Ability to write clear and concise communications in English and other languages as required.

JOB_REQUIREMENTS (continued):

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 and other languages as required.

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.  Able to use a telephone, operate a computer, and use other office equipment. Able to drive to other program sites and meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Works when school is in session and three parent conference days to interpret. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of Classified personnel.

CLASSIFICATION/LOCATION:        

Classified, Regular, Part-Time Position at Mountain View Middle School.

Calendar/Benefits:            

7 hours per day, when school is in session, 185 days.

Salary Range 9 of the 2023-2024 Classified Wage Schedule $18.55 - $22.80 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 Requirements. Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.