Bilingual Enrichment Instructor - Multilingual Summer Academy (Hmong)

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. The Multilingual Summer Academy is a five-week program designed to engage multilingual learners at the elementary school level in learning opportunities to enhance their language skills and life experiences through a variety of activities. Bilingual Enrichment Instructors may also work with students in our middle and high school summer EL programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement lessons and activities to promote native language and culture development following themes and goals of the program.

• Interact with and help students engage in learning and community building activities.

• Promote effective use of time and materials, and set standards for student accountability.

• In cooperation with other staff, maintain the well-being of students in the program. Use classroom and behavior management plans, individual conferences with students and/or parents as needed.

• Maintain an attractive and functional environment; keep facilities orderly.

• Attend all planning meetings as scheduled by the Lead Teacher, both before the program starts and during the program.

• Keep student related records such as attendance, registration and medical forms, schedules and other as determined necessary.

• Be knowledgeable of the overall mission of the district, Summer Employment policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be fluent in both English and Hmong. Level of language proficiency required: able to read, write, and speak all styles and forms of the language fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs. Proficiency level must be equivalent to that of a native professional. Ability to effectively interpret and translate complex information to bilingual students and families.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience translating and interpreting, preferably in an educational setting.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and instructional technologies.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

• Excellent organizational skills.

FTE: Hourly, approximately 7-8 hours/day; 4 days/week (M-Th), for five weeks. Staff hours may vary slightly. Enrichment instructor rate of pay determined per salary guidelines

Salary: Licensed teachers (Schedule D of the teachers contract); $24/hour for non-licensed staff

Employment Dates: June 17, 2024 - July 18, 2024, with some pre-program planning and meetings the week of June 10th

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work

• Opportunities to grow professionally

• A variety of benefits

• Summer opportunities

• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.