Educational Assistant - Bilingual

About the Department

This is a part-time 6 hours/ .75 FTE per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by the state of Oregon, ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement. For details about requirements for Highly Qualified, please see the Minimum Requirements below. Incomplete applications may not be processed. 

Documentation for Highly Qualified status: 
1. Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits (attach transcripts with your name displayed).
2. Obtaining an associate's or higher degree (attach college diploma).
3. Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (attach test scores).

Bilingual in Spanish and English, Highly Preferred
Must successfully pass a bilingual fluency assessment

1. Performs duties of bilingual instructional assistance to the teacher as well as a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process.  
2. The position facilitates the smooth operation of the educational program in one or more classes by attending to details which free the teacher to develop a comprehensive lesson schedule. Aids in preserving the unity of classroom advancement by tutoring students who have difficulty comprehending or who are in need of emphasis on specific aspects of the instructional program. 

1. Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests.  
2. Tutor on a one-to-one basis as necessary; assign extra work for quick learners and assist in remediation and completion of assignments by slow-learning students. 
3. Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record student and behavior. 
4. Translate standardized District 4J instructional materials from English to French, Spanish or another language.  
5. Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher.  
6. Prepare, disseminate, collect, process and store or redistribute instructional materials used in class.  
7. Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator).  
8. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials. 
9. Receive and respond to parental inquiries regarding student, program, school, teacher or classroom activities. 
10. Supervise lunchroom, classroom, hallways, and recess yards so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise manage student behavior and activity. 
11. Maintain an inventory of supplies for teachers and staff; complete purchase orders for additional materials and stock shelves with new supplies. 
12. Administer first aid to minor bumps, scrapes and bruises of students when minor accidents occur. 
13. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

1. Ability to work with or lead students in group or individual activities.  
2. Instructional or behavioral management skills.
3. Ability to use current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) 
4. Ability to use or learn to use computers and word processing software. 
5. Ability to communicate beyond the level of instruction using a foreign language both orally and in writing.
6. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
7. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications

To demonstrate Highly Qualified status as required by ORS 581-037-0005, you will be required to attach documentation to your application to show: 

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma); OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).
• Fluent speaking and reading ability in a foreign language.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Other Qualifications

Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

• Highly Qualified (HQ) Documentation as per Minimum Qualifications above.

Benefits

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program. 

Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position’s benefit eligibility.

For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Questions

01

Have you attached your documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement per ORS 581-037-0006?
Requirements for Highly Qualified:
• Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits (attach transcripts)
• Obtaining an associate's or higher degree (attach diploma)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (attach test scores).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR)

Address

Eugene School District 4J

200 N. Monroe Street






Eugene, Oregon, 97402

Phone

541-790-7668


541-790-7670

Website

http://www.4j.lane.edu