English Learner Assistant - Vacancy ID: 222916
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- Assists the English Learner teacher and/or classroom teacher through interpretation and translation to reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
- Serves as a liaison and facilitates important communication between home and school by helping each to understand the needs of the students and the services of the school.
- Works with English Learner students in I/E time to meet academic standards.
- Supports and/or tests one-on-one or small groups of students to reinforce academic instruction.
- Prepares materials and assists in the instruction of students.
- Works closely with the English Learner Teacher.
- Completes clerical work as assigned.
- Offers support to parents with completion of school forms, etc.
- Interprets for Parent/Teacher conferences and IEP meetings as needed.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- $17.00 per hour
- Paid time off including 11 paid time off days and 5 holidays (prorated from start date through June 5, 2025).
- Comprehensive benefits package effective your first day of work, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan.
- Free Greenheck Turner Community Center fitness center membership for employee and spouse.
Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org
For more information, contact Xia Yang, Hmong Parent Partner, at xyang2@dce.k12.wi.us or 715-359-4221, ext. 5522.
Screening will begin immediately, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non‐use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non‐working hours, declining to attend an employer‐sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
- Bilingual in Hmong or Spanish required; Hmong preferred. Must be able to speak student’s primary language as well as English.
- Highly Qualified preferred at a Title I schoolwide building (Mountain Bay Elementary), which requires:
- As associate (or higher) degree OR
- At least 48 post-secondary credits OR
- Successful completio of paraprofessional assessments, with support from the District.
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must be sensitive to cultural diversity.
- Develops rapport with students through communication and active listening skills – this position requires patience, compassion, and understanding of the students’ needs.
- Works within a team, having the ability to enforce rules to maintain safety at all times, be flexible, and make judgment decisions in an environment with ongoing changes.
- Ability to relate well with students and staff.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume