District Focus

 

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of ELL Educational Assistant II.  We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  This is a bilingual required postion.

 

 

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

 

The Gorge Lifestyle: 

 

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.  Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more!  Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

 

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

 

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents: 

1. Complete District Application
2. Letter of interest
3. Current Resume
4. Two (2) recent letters of reference

SALARY:

$19.32-$22.40 (non PERS)

$20.55-$23.83 (PERS)

 

Job Purpose Statement/s:

 

Assists the classroom teacher with students who are limited in their English/Spanish proficiency by performing a wide variety of instructional and clerical duties along with student supervision.  The designation of ELL Program Assistant II is assigned to those meeting the designated second language (generally Spanish) bilingual proficiency standards.

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Education Act (ESSEA) (minimum 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Applied Mathematics - 4, Workplace Documents - 4, and Business Writing - 3).

(ASSESSMENT IS OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT.)

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and employer drug and/or alcohol testing.

 

Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children in an educational setting is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.

• Knowledge of effective student management techniques.

• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.

• Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students requiring use of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.

• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.

• Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.

• Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record-keeping and filing procedures.

• Ability to abide by confidentiality rights of students and parents.

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Ability to apply school district rules, regulations, policies and practices in a fair, consistent manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students in their understanding of instructional concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities with those students needing additional or repetitive assistance.

• Assists with the preparation of instructional and enrichment materials for the student using the student’s primary language.

• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.

• Assists with simple school translations and documents and perform translation services during parent conferences.

• Writes simple letters, and other student or parent materials in the appropriate foreign language.

• Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of the teacher for the purpose of evaluating students’ language ability.

• Confers with students, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.

• Performs record-keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining updated records

• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of supporting students in the completion of their work and /or sharing the progress of students with other staff and/or parents and Non-English speaking participants.  Simple IEP’S (School Involved)

• Records grades, checks student work, corrects papers that do not require subjective evaluation and supervises testing and make-up work.

• Secures and stores instructional materials as needed by the teacher or students.

• Administers standardized tests under the supervision of the teacher.

• Supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities, including hallways, lunchroom, playground, gymnasium, library and bus lines.

• Assists in filing, sorting, alphabetizing, data collecting and organizing materials.

• Enforces classroom and school rules in a consistent manner and flows guidelines for implementation of disciplinary actions.

• Detains students for alleged misconduct and delivers students to appropriate authority.

• Monitors all non-school personnel and directs them to the office or off school premises.

• Performs some oral and written translations as needed.  Performs general clerical duties and office organization, including, considerable typing, filing, and record keeping.  Maintaining records, copying, cutting stencils, alphabetizing and filling materials, operating office equipment, preparing basic art work, typing lists and reports, and maintaining supply inventory.

• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with administrators, students, staff, parents and patrons.

Language Skills

 

• Knowledge of English, and for those designated Educational Assistant II, bilingual proficiency in the designated second language (generally Spanish), in both written and verbal form; use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions given orally and/or in writing.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, volunteers, coworkers or other employees.

 

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 

Reasoning Ability:

 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Reading Ability:

 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Workplace Expectations:

 

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Biligual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desireable, and encouraged to apply.