What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter Paraeducator/Cafeteria para position at Fort River?
The Amherst and Amherst Regional Public Schools are currently seeking applicants for a 50% Spanish Interpreter Paraeducator/ 50% Cafeteria Para. This is a full time FTE and school-year position.
The role of the bilingual interpreter paraeducator is to interpret instruction into a student’s native language and/ or cultural context to make content accessible to the student while they are learning English.
Bilingual interpreter paraeducators support students in work completion, classroom participation and other learning tasks, in consultation with the classroom teacher. Candidates must be flexible, responsible, maintain confidentiality, work effectively as part of a team, and take initiative to meet the needs of English learners at school. Responsibilities include:
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Provides classroom support through interpreting and translating instruction and information introduced by the teacher into students’ native language.
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Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and develop instructional supports and strategic use of native language supports.
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Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, including reinforcing and supporting student academic and/or behavioral plans.
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Collaborates and works harmoniously with all other members of the ELL and school staff toward the successful development of the ELL program.
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Works effectively with a diverse population of students and families within a multi-cultural school community
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Highly effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Ability to interpret/ translate in both directions, and provide outreach support to families for incidental needs and basic communications.
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Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment – A short (7-10 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
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These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development process—they are never the sole deciding factor. If hired, you will have access to your results if requested, the opportunity to ask questions, and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired, your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index® assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we believe in hiring the best people and helping them succeed. We’ve found these insights to be remarkably accurate, positive, and valuable in identifying natural strengths. We’re excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If you're passionate about education and professional growth, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!Salary : $20 - $29
