Multi-Lingual (ML) Paraeducator at Woodland Middle School

Woodland Public Schools - Multi-Lingual (ML) Paraeducator at Woodland Middle School - (Starting Immediately - June 2025)

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Position Title: Multi-Lingual (ML) Paraeducator at Woodland Middle School
Posting #: 3518
Location: Woodland Middle School
Days/Hrs: 6.5 hours per day, M-F, 191 days per year (180 school days and 11 holidays, in a full year)
Start Date: Immediately
Pay Schedule: Link to Schedule
Benefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). If position starts by 5/2, benefits will be effective the first day of the month after the start date. If position starts after 5/2, benefits will be effective 9/1/2025. Position is eligible for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

Job Summary: Provides instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher. To assist the superintendent toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools to assure that within a nurturing and stimulating environment each of our diverse students and graduates achieve literacy and appropriate core competencies and becomes a responsible and compassionate citizen. Work is performed under the direction of the principal.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• If you are hired for this position you are required to have complete the minimum hiring requirement: Either (1) documentation to support an Associate’s Degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or (2) ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 461.
• Has worked directly with middle school ELL students in small group and in class support for at least one year
• Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
• Ability to follow a variety of prescribed education strategies
• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks
• Experience teaching reading, writing and math
• Bilingual Required (Spanish/English)

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead small group instruction utilizing specific curriculums
• Assist classroom teachers as required with instructional programs including supervision of student activities and clerical support
• Monitor student behaviors on all parts of the campus and make appropriate supervisory decisions
• Supervise students before school and on the playground and maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts
• Assumes responsibility for safe use of play equipment
• Typing duties and data entry as required
• Manage required forms and records3
• Responsible to communicate effectively, be a team player and to treat all students with dignity
• Strong self-management skills, self-initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong regard for relationships with peers and children
• Punctuality, good attendance record, flexibility and good sense of humor
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervision
• Translate documents for students
• Communication with ML families
• Attend IEP meetings for interpretation services

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Position Opens Internally: 4/15/2025
Position Closes Internally: 4/21/2025
Position Opens Externally: 4/22/2025
Position Closes Externally: Open Until Filled

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).