What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL/Bilingual Spanish Educational Assistant - FTE - George MS position at Portland Public Schools?
Posting Timeline
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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator : Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net , 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator : Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net , 503-916-3360
Title IX Program Manager : Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net , 503-839-3660
Accessibility Statement
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
The Bilingual Educational Assistant provides designated supporting services to a classroom teacher or teaching staff responsible for students in classrooms, resource centers or other school and school related areas including tutoring ELD and Multilingual Learners in the mainstream classroom.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Supports the instruction of Multilingual Learnersin English and / or native language under the supervision of a certified, licensed teacher.
- Assist, promote and supports family involvement communication between family and the school (e.g., attendance).
- Support instruction in native language literacy where appropriate.
- Provide translations and interpretation services as appropriate, with the time provided during their scheduled working hours.
- Attends meetings including parent conferences, evening activities, home visits and ELD / Dual Language Department meetings.
- Other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
NOTE : Salary Grade : Appendix A Grade F. Employees in this Bilingual Educational Assistant classification are paid a 5% stipend in additionto the salary range listed below.
SALARY : $20.05 - $25.62 per hour 5% stipend
WORK YEAR : 192 days
FTE : 0.875
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS / OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP / IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at : https : / / www.pps.net / Page / 1635
Salary : $20 - $26
