Location: Teacher Administrative Center, located at 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131
Reports To: Director, English Learner & Migrant Education Programs
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Part-time daytime hours / Hourly Non-exempt, Paid biweekly.
Salary Schedule: This is a non-negotiated part-time position working August through June.
The hourly rate is = $18.89
Position Purpose:
The Family Literacy Bilingual Aide acts as a cultural broker, facilitating home-school connections and communication in Family Literacy classrooms and supporting bilingual communication in 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 opportunities for native-language learning 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 during home visits, as needed, through the EL Family Involvement Program and 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
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High school diploma or GED preferred
- Bilingual Required (English and Karen preferred)
General technology skills or willingness to learn
Evidence of successful experience working with young children
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and a 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 organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building and central office environments.
Interrelations:
- Contact with district personnel, 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 they have 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.
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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 that demonstrates to OPS that the 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 the position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the 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 Talent Services Department at 531-299-0240.
