Combo BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR (SPANISH) / PARAEDUCATOR I

Hilltop Elementary School is seeking a Bilingual Paraeducator / Paraeducator I to join their team for the 2024-2025 school year!

BILINGUAL PARAEDUCATOR: Provides individual and group academic tutoring support to ELL qualified students in their native language. The position collaborates with teachers on meeting individual students’ English development needs. The Bilingual paraeducator serves as a liaison between the school and students’ family. He/she provides interpretation services for non-English speaking families and school staff. This position works with schools and families to develop a welcoming climate in the schools. Leads and develops family engagement activities for the bilingual community.

PARAEDUCATOR I: The job of Paraeducator 1 provides support to the school's instructional program with specific responsibilities for working with individuals and/or small groups of students to assist in improving student achievement and implementing individual plans for instruction. In addition, Paraeducator 1 provides support for the operational duties within a school, monitors student behavior across school settings, and may also support in student safety, personal care, behavioral and physical supports that does not require unassisted lifting more than 35 pounds.

For full job descriptions, please see the attachments.

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline’s commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, title.ix@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.