Bilingual School Success Program Assistant, (Multiple)(2024-2025) (OLA)

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Job Title: Bilingual School Success Program Assistant, (Multiple)(2024-2025) (OLA)  and Requisition ID number: 101973

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Office of Latine Achievement (10001625) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE @ 40 Hours/Week, 41 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  ESP(28) 

Functional Area:  Paraprofessional 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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***The Office of Latine Achievement is seeking to fill Multiple School Success Program Assistant for the 2023-2024 School Year.***

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, works directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement, graduation, and school attendance.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Develops and applies comprehensive and inclusive coaching strategies to address student achievement, graduation, and attendance.
• Performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies.
• Monitors and evaluates student academic progress; assists students in accessing appropriate educational experiences which enhance basic skills; helps students solve personal and family issues; refers students to MPS programs, local community resources and regional community services.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information; answers questions and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Works directly and collaboratively with administrators, MPS staff, parents, students, and community service providers to assist in the identification and development of procedures and agreements with schools, community agencies and resources that promote improved student performance in school.
• Administers MPS school success programs to develop and implement improvement plans that meet MPS goals and result in high-achieving learning environments for all students.
• Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student success and performance.
• Refines and adapts various educational service systems designed to meet the needs of students.
• Works with staff to identify professional staff development needs by planning, organizing, and facilitatin