JOB TITLE: Spanish Support Care Team
REPORTS TO: School Director
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the School Director/Leadership Resident, the Spanish Support Care Team is an essential part of providing our learners with social and emotional support. The Spanish Support Care Team works closely and assists Facilitators in planning and implementing learning experiences that promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development in a safe and healthy environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Model appropriate language, interactions, and positive behavior
- Provide targeted and intensive language support as needed for Multi-language learners
- Collaborate to develop instruction targeted towards Multi-language learners with Facilitators/Staff
- Assist the Facilitator in preparing and incorporating learning activities, particularly for Multi-language Learners
- Support and encourage learners individually or in groups to focus on activities or assignments, while providing support for understanding and practical application for Multi-language Learners
- Administer/assist with the administration of state and federal assessments for Multilingual Learners including ACCESS for ELLs, CMAS, & MAP (NWEA)
- Ensure safety at all times by supervising and monitoring learner interactions
- Help to maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment
- Routinely check classroom equipment and materials and ensure repairs are completed
- Exhibit genuine caring, friendly, patient and nurturing attitude to all learners
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with the School Director and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of the Organization are clearly understood and carried out
- Represent in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
- Follow and actively participate in the development of the Schools guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the Schools and self-selected professional growth activities
- Perform other responsibilities as defined by the School Director
- Ability to work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, learners, and the public
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
- Vehicle operation for transportation purposes between worksites.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- May encounter outdoor elements (high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation, and/or wind.
- Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
- Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
- Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
- Writing professionally both by hand and utilizing computer software.
- Speak in public settings.
- Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- ESL Certification is preferred
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Minimum requirements are graduation from High School or GED, Bachelors Degree preferred
- Experience with an education setting and/or real-world experience in being non-traditional, flexible, open-minded, and collaborative
- Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
- Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team
- Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Thrive in a collaborative, team-based, and fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the School's safety rules and habits.
- Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records
- Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative, and effective working relationships with learners, learners with special needs, parents, facilitators, care team, and administration
- Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners
- Perform physical activities, which may include frequent standing, walking, bending, and/or lifting
The Colorado SKIES Academy (CSA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.
CSA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.
Revised 04/28/23
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 28 per week
Benefits:
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- ESL Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Englewood, CO 80112 (Required)
Work Location: In person