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High School (9th-12th Grade) Bilingual Paraprofessional (English/Spanish) Litchfield Public Schools (ISD 465) Start Date: open Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Interview Dates: To Be Determined Litchfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Bilingual Paraprofessional (English/Spanish) to join our team for the 2026?2027 school year. This position supports multilingual learners by providing academic and language development assistance, helping students access instruction, and fostering meaningful communication between students, families, and school staff. The Bilingual Paraprofessional works collaboratively with classroom teachers, English Learner (EL) staff, and families to promote student achievement, language acquisition, and positive school engagement. Required Qualifications Fluency in both spoken and written English and Spanish. Knowledge of instructional practices and strategies that support multilingual learners. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, families, and staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Experience working with children, families, or diverse communities preferred. Successful completion of the Paraeducator Assessment, or possession of an associate''s degree, bachelor''s degree, or equivalent qualifying credentials. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Essential Responsibilities Provide academic and language support to multilingual learners in individual, small-group, and classroom settings. Reinforce instruction and learning objectives under the direction of licensed teachers. Assist students in developing English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Support students in understanding classroom expectations, assignments, and directions. Adapt and prepare instructional materials as directed by licensed staff. Collaborate with EL teachers, classroom teachers, interventionists, and other support personnel to meet student needs. Facilitate communication between school staff and Spanish-speaking students and families through interpretation and translation as appropriate. Build positive relationships with students and families while fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Assist with the administration of language proficiency assessments and data collection as directed. Maintain student and staff confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal data privacy requirements. Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training opportunities as assigned. District Highlights Located just one hour west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Litchfield offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to urban amenities. Member of the Wright County Conference, providing strong regional partnerships and opportunities for students. A 1:1 Apple district where all students are provided iPads and staff are equipped with both MacBooks and iPads to support teaching and learning. Strong community support and a collaborative district culture. Committed to innovation, inclusion, and student success. Compensation and Benefits Litchfield Public Schools offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. Application Process Interested candidates should apply online through the district''s employment portal: Visitwww.litchfield.k12.mn.us Select Employment and complete the online application. For additional information regarding this position, please contact: Jason Michels, High School Principal 320-693-2424 x4119 - email jmichels@isd465.org The information contained in this communication is private and confidential. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of the information contained in this communication is not authorized. If you have received this communication in error, please first notify the sender immediately so that we can ensure that such a mistake does not occur in the future and then delete this communication from all data storage devices and destroy all hard copies. Thank you.