Title III Aide
Calendar/Contract: 183 DAY
Salary Schedule: Lane 6(Q) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule Hours: 8.0 hours/day | 40.0 hours/week
Benefits-Eligible: As outlined in the Benefits Guide
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Application Note: EMERGENCY HIRE // ***ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES NEED APPLY*** This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should complete the internal candidate application.
This position is considered temporary due to being funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position's hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.
The Title III Lead Aide plays a vital role in supporting English Language Learners and their families. By providing language support services (interpreting and translation) to families and providing instructional support for EL students, the Title III Lead Aide supports the overall success of all Title III students. Additionally, this position supports the special programs in the Student Educational Access Department, including but not limited to program marketing, content development, and communications through the Language Services team.
This position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who understands and has experience working with diverse communities and has worked as a district-level interpreter.
Reports to: Director of Student Educational Access and Opportunity
This position requires travel between multiple school sites, and flexibility in work hours due to working events that are outside of normal business hours.
Key Responsibilities
English Language Learners:
- Plans and provides instruction and learning activities
- Provides instruction to individuals or small groups of English Language Learner students in a classroom, pull-out, or other learning environment
- Confers, as needed, with teachers, families, and the administrative team concerning student needs.
- Informs teacher, families, and the administrative team about any special problems or information concerning students
- Assists teachers and support staff to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives
- Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
- Assures student understanding of content/material being taught; answers student questions; assists students in reviewing assignments and test results
- Administers WIDA screener and annual WIDA ACCESS testing
- Performs and documents all federal processes pertaining to EL students
- Builds home-school relationships
- Communicates with parents to discuss students' academic progress
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Language Services: Interpreting and Translating
- Provide real-time interpretation during spoken conversations, meetings, and conferences, as assigned.
- Maintain neutrality and confidentiality in all interpreted conversations
- Clarify and provide cultural context when necessary to enhance communication
- Translate written documents, such as texts and articles
- Ensure accurate and contextually appropriate translations while maintaining the original meaning
- Proofread and edit translations to eliminate errors and improve clarity
- Adapt content to the cultural nuances of the target audience
- Attend professional development and trainings, as assigned
Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position
- Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Other Functions
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (including–but not limited to–the following)
- Must observe student confidentiality
- Must be discreet in responding to student behavior and educational needs whenever possible
- Will assist and guide students by providing appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitude
- Must communicate with students in English and support English language development to facilitate instructional processes
- Regular and reliable level of attendance is a necessary essential function of this job
- Must be able to travel to different work locations
Required skills
- Language Proficiency
- Possess a minimum of advanced-low level knowledge (or its equivalent) in the target language, including fluency in reading, writing, and speaking. Please refer to the USBE World Language Core Standards for Proficiency.
- Currently hold either a Weber School District or USBE Interpreter Certification
Preferred skills
- Comfortable with technology
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to take on multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- A welcoming and helpful demeanor
Minimum Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Proof of language proficiency in one of the following ways:
- Provide a proficiency score from the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) from Language Testing International (LTI)
- Candidates who do not have an OPI score, must hold a USBE Level I Interpreter Certification. Please call the Student Educational Access and Opportunity Office at to get information about this credential.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Workplace Setting: Primarily indoors in classroom environments, resource rooms, or dedicated intervention spaces. Instruction often takes place in small pull-out spaces or as "push-in" support alongside the primary classroom teacher.
- Physical Proximity & Noise: Aides work in close physical proximity with young children (often working at low tables or sitting on the floor). Elementary environments can feature high noise levels and constant sensory activity.
- Physical Demands: Requires frequent bending, sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.
Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER