About this opportunity
Willmar School District lists this Bilingual Paraprofessional (English & Somali) at Roosevelt Elementary opportunity in willmar, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location 611 5TH ST SW,Willmar, MN, ,United States
Base Pay $17.25 / Hour
Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional, English and Somali. The Bilingual Paraprofessional Provides academic support for limited English-speaking students. Assist second language students in reading and language development. Communicate with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Somali).
Requirements
Bilingual required (will be required to do a written and oral test.)
Must be able to speak, write and read in English and Somali.
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.
Basic proficiency in routine aspects of aBilingual Paraprofessional.
Excellent communication skills in English and Somali.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students and staff.
Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e., working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families.)
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
Summary
September 1, 2026
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional, English and Somali.
The Bilingual Paraprofessional Provides academic support for limited English-speaking students. Assist second language students in reading and language development. Communicate with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Somali).
Position
Bilingual Paraprofessional (English and Somali)
Location
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rate of Pay
$17.25 per hour
Schedule (Approximately)
School Days Only
173 - School Calendar School Year
Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.
Up to $750 in 403b Matching Funds
Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
Medical Bridge
Identity Theft
Personal Leave - 2 Days
Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
Bilingual required (will be required to do a written and oral test.)
Must be able to speak, write and read in English and Somali.
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.
Basic proficiency in routine aspects of a Bilingual Paraprofessional.
Excellent communication skills in English and Somali.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow the teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students and staff.
Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e., working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families.)
Testing Required
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
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Worksite address
willmar, MN, 56201, US
Who can apply
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