Bilingual Language Specialist/Paraprofessional

Bilingual Language Specialist

Job Objective:

Work closely with the classroom teacher/s to assist students for whom English is a second or other language (now referred to as English Learners, or ELs) in understanding – generally via bi/multilingual translating or interpreting skills – content assigned or delivered in core classes (English, math, science, and/or social studies.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have professional or native-level fluency in Kinyarwanda.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. 

• Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-83-06. 

• High School diploma. 

• Preference given to candidates with an associate’s degree of college-level coursework or several years of professional experience in a field related to a core academic content area (English, math, science, and social studies).

• Ability and willingness to work with students for whom English is a second or other language (English Learners). 

• Personal and/or professional knowledge of local immigrant communities. 

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and present information to students in a variety of formats. 

• Demonstrated willingness and patience in working with students of varied abilities. 

• Ability to operate a computer and utilize applicable software. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others. 

• Experience working in an urban school district or working with urban education. 

• Ability and willingness to utilize technology in the enhancement of student learning.  

• Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Work with small groups of students in both their native language and English to fully understand and process content and work from their subject-area classes. 

• Help with orienting newly-arrived English Learner students and families to the school environment and community. 

• Regularly assist the school/s and English Learner department with outreach and parent-school communication efforts in English as well as the students’ home or native languages. 

• Utilize language and cross-cultural skills to assist with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

• Assist the school/s and English Learners department with other duties as assigned. 

Ability Requirements:

Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude. 

Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort. 

Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills. 

Operates office equipment efficiently and accurately. 

Performs repetitive tasks quickly. 

Verifies and correctly enters data. 

Completes detailed paperwork accurately and timely. 

Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts. 

Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. 

Travels to meetings and work assignments. 

Transports students and parents as requested. 

Working Conditions:

Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases. 

Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals. 

Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes. 

Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. 

Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor. 

Duties may require detailed paperwork. 

Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. 

Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

Performance Evaluation:

Job Performance is evaluated in accordance with the policies adopted by the Trotwood-Madison City Schools Board of Education.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. 

The responsibilities, essential functions, and requirements listed above are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions of the position. 

Trotwood-Madison City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and district needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

By signing this job description, I am signing that I understand the requirements/expectations for my position. 

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Bilingual Language Specialist Date

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