JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Hermiston School District is seeking applicants for the position of English Language Learners (ELL) Assistant at Sandstone Middle School.  The ELL Assistant will work under the direction of the ELL Teacher and/or Principal to support instructional activities the ELL program.  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet NCLB educational requirements by possessing a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 72 college credit hours.  Passage of the Work Keys Assessment test serves as an alternative to the educational requirement.  The Work Keys exam is administered by the District as needed.
• Demonstrated standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g. to serve as an effective role model).
• Bi-lingual/Bi-literate (English/Spanish) required
• Previous experience working with students, desired

The Work Keys exam study guide is available on our web-site:  http://hermiston.k12.or.us/departments/human-resources/substitutes/

There are five comprehensive elementary schools within the Hermiston School District, ranging in size from 415-560 student population.  Each campus is appropriately staffed with licensed and support staff, including a full-time school counselor, and provide a premier education to the attending students, where student performance has been strong. 

About the District:

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,500 students, and continues to experience steady enrollment growth. It serves students in grades kindergarten through 12 with a broad range of programs from foundational learning skills to comprehensive vocational programs to an exhaustive array of post-secondary college credit bearing opportunities.  The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, five K-5 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a robust online learning program option for students and families.

Support for the school district has been strong from the community. In 2001 voters approved a $39 million building program which included the remodel of the high school, an additional elementary school, and various district-wide renovations. The voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008 which served to replace Armand Larive Middle School, West Park Elementary, and Sunset Elementary.

The District employs over 520 full time staff that includes approximately 300 teachers and over 200 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally-recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where one-third of the population is Hispanic.

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally-recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The District’s partnership with community organizations has been central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club, Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program, to name a few.

Hermiston School District has a comprehensive and vibrant Vision 2025 plan, which outlines the direction for the District.  HSD provides quality professional development for staff in a variety of areas, including constructing meaning, common formative assessments, research-based literacy strategies and Professional Learning Communities (PLC's).  These components, along with an emphasis on small class sizes, cutting edge technology, and comprehensive curriculum support, make Hermiston school District a great place to work.

About the Community:

The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of over 18,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities in Washington.  Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial, industrial, agricultural, as well as residential development.  Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, children's play areas, barbeque and picnic areas and more.  Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston, both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses.  The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing, as well as many water sports including swimming, wind surfing, and boating.  Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River, Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds.  Nearby is Hat Rock State Park, and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive, affording a wide variety of fishing, hunting and camping activities.  In the winter, the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing, tubing, snowmobiling and sledding.     

Salary and Benefits:

The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up, and a comprehensive health and benefits package. The full contract year for this position is 7.0 hours/day, 188 days, including 5 paid holidays.

Position begins immediately following the interview/hiring process.

Hourly Range $11.11 - $11.60

Benefits include:

• Generous monthly insurance allowance
• District-paid employee life insurance
• District-paid PERS pick up

Application Procedures:

The applicant must digitally supply the following items online through Recruit & Hire: www.hermiston.k12.or.us/employment

• On-line application form
• Cover Letter
• Professional Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (optional)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.