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Bilingual Spanish/English Educational Assistant (PT)
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Position Number: 2216776
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Bilingual Spanish/English Educational Assistant (PT)

Salary: $19.71 - $22.65 Hourly
Job Type: Specially - Funded (Part-Time)
Job Number:
Closing: 4/18/2021
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: Employer & Educational Community Services

Description
This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), specially funded position through June 30, 2021, with the possiblity of extension. This posiiton will work on special projects with the Mexican Consulate.

Under department supervision, assists in the instructional process by providing professional services for the classroom and District Academic Support Centers in a bilingual capacity. This position provides an infrastructure and/or tutors for individualized or group related tutoring to students who use the academic support services. Work includes selection and maintenance of equipment and materials for the centers. Work is generally diversified based on individual needs of the instructor and student. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals.
Diagnoses learning behaviors, develops strategies and anticipates learning outcomes to help students accomplish their academic goals; determines and schedules appropriate support and or tutoring methods for students.
Provides bilungual and non-bilingual tutoring assistance for specific academic skills and subjects, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with faculty instruction if needed.
Coordinates and administers makeup test proctoring services for MATC students.
Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of center and other spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to center and the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies.
Assists students by providing problem resolution with computers; class issues; software applications including Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suite programs; class schedules; financial aid applications; homework that uses web-based platforms; computer support equipment; and audio/visual systems.
Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports, study guides and reference materials.
Assists with district-wide recruitment, interviewing, application, hiring, and training of tutors.
Assists with developing and maintaining files, databases, and progress records; prepares reports as required or assigned.
Acts as a liaison between students and faculty.
Provides general information about MATC including relevant wrap around services and resources; refers students to other departments or services to meet their educational needs.
Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.
Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in teaching, education, or area of needed expertise.

Required Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in education or in the area of specialization.
Preferred Experience: More than two (2) years of relevant experience.

Required License/Certification: None.
Preferred License/Certification: CPR/First Aid Certification.

Speciality Skills: Must be bilingual in Spanish/English.

COMPETENCIES

Cultivates innovation
Optimizes work processes
Ensures accountability
Collaborates
Interpersonal savvy
Communicates effectively
Instills trust
Customer focus
Action oriented
Values differences
Self-development
Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of instructional and related procedures as appropriate for a tutoring program.
Basic knowledge and skills of office operation and management.
Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.
Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment, including software related to the development of instructional materials and presentations.
Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the general public.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Organizational skill and ability to work independently.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Extensive ability to utilize databases, student information systems and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word and the initiative to apply queries and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside governmental and community agencies, and the general public.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear, see, and speak.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/3043237/bilingual-spanish-english-educational-assistant-pt