Bilingual Paraprofessional (English & Somali) at Roosevelt Elementary

• 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.