Multilingual Paraprofessional

DESCRIPTION: Southeastern is seeking a dedicated & passionate Multilingual Paraprofessional to join our team. As a multilingual paraprofessional, you will work closely with the teachers to support the delivery of a comprehensive & enriching educational program.

OUR STUDENTS: Southeastern is a diverse, multicultural vocational technical high school, which serves over 1700  students. The students balance the rigors of a complete academic course of studies with technical skill training in over 20 career majors. Our students are prepared for college, career, and/or additional technical training

upon graduation.

POSITION SUMMARY: The multilingual paraprofessional works with the vocational and academic teachers to ensure that all students succeed. Paraprofessionals provide students with additional support, assist the vocational and academic teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment, and tailor activities to meet the individual needs of students. The position will also support multilingual families and students with translation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support multilingual learners in the academic and vocational classroom to access curriculum content and to build language proficiency.
• Communicate with families (phone calls and meetings) who speak Spanish to assist in the Translation Center to encourage two-way communication and a sense of belonging for multilingual families.
• Translate documents, emails, and other documents as required in Spanish.
• Build positive rapport with students to encourage achievement and effort.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in working with multilingual high school students.
• Prior experience working as a paraprofessional and/or working with multilingual students (preferred, not required).
• Ability to use technology in support of student learning; or
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

COMPENSATION: Paraprofessionals are school-year employees paid in 21 equal installments from September - June, or from the initial start to the end date.

BENEFITS: Paraprofessionals are eligible for the full complement of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, course reimbursement, public pension, and more.