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Family Literacy Bilingual Aide Part-time

Employer
Omaha Public Schools
Location
Omaha, NE, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Job Title: Family Literacy Bilingual Aide - Somali, Swahili, Karen, Burmese, Nepali, and Pashtu/Dari

Location: EL Program, Teacher and Administrative Center

Reports To: EL Coordinator and Family Literacy Parent Liaison

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: part-time / Non-exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a non-negotiated part-time position.

Position Purpose:

The Family Literacy Bilingual Aide acts as a cultural broker facilitating home-school connection and communication for Family Literacy classrooms as well as supporting bilingual communication for adult parent involvement classes. This person provides bilingual support in the classroom and leads young children in learning activities under the direction of the Family Literacy Parent Liaison. The role includes native language learning opportunities in addition to English language development. The bilingual aide interacts with young children in one-on-one and small groups through educational play and early childhood skill development. This individual would also provide bilingual support and tutoring for home visits as needed with the Migrant Education Program.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:
  • Bilingual support to Parent Liaisons
  • Facilitating home-school connection through communication with parents/families
  • Engaging children through early childhood learning activities
  • Home visits as needed
  • Facilitating English language development through interactions with children and parents/families
  • Modeling effective interactions with children that empower parents to be their child's first teacher
  • Reliable attendance


Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Local travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
  • Must be able to respond in a timely manner.
  • Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Work in school building and central office environments.

Interrelations:
  • Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
  • Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day to day tasks.
  • Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
  • Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance
  • For schools and district departments to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
  • Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
  • All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Bilingual (English and other frequently spoken language in OPS: Somali, Swahili, Karen, Burmese, Nepali, Pashtu/Dari, Spanish)
  • General technology skills or willingness to learn
  • Evidence of successful experience working with young children

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a part-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska Public School and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:
  • Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining "Highly Qualified status," etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
  • A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
  • Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the Human Resources Department at 531-299-0240.

Company

Omaha Public Schools: where every child is known, loved, and inspired!

As a large urban public school district, our mission is to prepare all students to excel in college, career and life. Our programs are just as diverse as the students we serve. Our district consists of 65 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 9 high schools, 1 virtual school, and 13 alternative programs. We enroll 52,000 students from various ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. We serve more than 18,000 English Language Learners. Our student population speaks 108 different languages. We meet all students where they are. We work with our gifted and talented students by providing a wide array of enrichment programs. Students have opportunities for advanced studies in essentially every subject area, including all core curriculum, music, art and physical education. Students across all grade levels have optimal educational opportunities.

Omaha families value education and expect a great deal from their children and their schools. Our test scores exceed the national average for large school districts. Students have consistently improved test scores on their Nebraska State Assessment (NeSA) tests throughout the past six years.

Omaha Public Schools is the third largest employer in the state, with more than 9,000 full-time employees who are involved in the daily operation of our schools. Our teaching staff has an average of 10 years of experience and nearly 65 percent hold advanced degrees.

Company info
Website
Telephone
5312990240
Location
2585 Vane St
Omaha
Nebraska
68131
United States

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