Bilingual Assistant 25/26 SY

About the position The bilingual assistant assists English Learners in his/her assigned building with understanding academic concepts and content. The bilingual assistant also communicates with parents and staff, assists in enrollment, provides written translations and oral interpretation when required. Responsibilities • Provide assistance to English learners who are experiencing difficulty understanding academic content. , • Serve as a link between the school and families. , • Interpret for any school function or meeting that requires this service. , • Assist in the enrollment process. , • Provide written translation of notes to parents, important information that is shared with all families. , • Work towards building a positive self-image in English learners. , • Help students view their culture and themselves with pride. , • Help the school staff to be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences. , • Work with administration, teachers, and staff to help English learners reach academic goals. , • Be present at work. Requirements • Exceptional fluency and literacy in English. , • Demonstrated fluency and literacy in an additional language. , • Understand basic mathematical concepts and be able to explain them to students in the students' first language. , • Knowledge of more advanced mathematics such as algebra and geometry is necessary to work in secondary schools. , • Be able to carry out instructions that are written, spoken or appear in diagram form. , • Create a warm and welcoming environment for English learners and their families. , • Collaborate and take direction from ENL and classroom teachers. Nice-to-haves undefined Benefits • Comprehensive health coverage , • Dental and vision plans , • Life insurance , • Disability insurance , • Retirement plans , • Flexible spending accounts , • Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs , • Generous leave policies including vacation, personal, and sick leave , • Paid holidays , • Wellness programs including health screenings and employee assistance program Apply tot his job