Multilingual Learner Assistant, Heiman Elementary School

Position Type:
School Support

Date Posted:
11/8/2024

Location:
Heiman Elementary School Multilingual Learner Assistant, Heiman Elementary School

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: November 8, 2024

Salary: $20.51 per hour/Range 19
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $32.85 per hour.

Contract Length/Days: (2024-2025 /182 Days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Principal and Director of Multilingual Learning and Family Engagement

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Bilingual Spanish/English
Communicate in English
Requires a valid Colorado driver's license
AA degree or equivalent

Preferred:
Minimum two years of college, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience in Education/tutoring/mentoring of children and young adults ages ranging from 5-12.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: Provide a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive classroom where multilingual students can learn important skills and knowledge to grow into responsible, capable young adults. Help students reach their full potential by guiding their learning and supporting their academic, emotional, and social growth. Work with the building principal and Director of Multilingual Learners to create an environment where every student can succeed.

Qualifications: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, and administrators; Experience working with children in an educational setting; Positive communication, interaction, and work experience with diverse populations.

Essential Functions:

• Help multilingual students who are having trouble with learning or adjusting to a new culture. Provide support to make their learning experience easier and help them feel more comfortable in their new environment.
• Support the needs of students based upon recommendations from the school's multilingual learner team and administration
• Collaborate and coordinate with teachers in lesson modification, assignment completion, and classroom instruction
• Help students build on what they're learning by challenging them with new ideas and skills.
• Keep in touch with classroom teachers about students' progress and assignments. Take part in meetings with parents, counselors, teachers, and students when needed to support each student's growth.

Other Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

• Participate in team planning for Multilingual Learners
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Facilitate the acculturation process by serving as a link between the culture of the home and the culture of school.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6.
Please feel free to contact our Human Resources Office at 970-348-6059 with any questions

EEO/AAP Statement:
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX for the District is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970.348.6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org