Aide, Bilingual Spanish

Hillsborough County Public Schools • Plant City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

For the 26-27 school year, this position operates from 7am-2:30pm and requires the candidate to have passed the bilingual screening. The Aide, Bilingual Spanish, under the supervision of the Supervisor for Programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) and the direction of the principal or designee, assists with the maintenance and monitoring of FTE (Full-time Equivalency), FLDOE (Florida Department of Education), and USDOE (U.S. Department of Education) program compliance. This role also involves providing comprehensible instruction for English language learners, supporting parent involvement, and engaging in community outreach activities. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS include demonstrating regular and predictable attendance (physical presence is part of this), supporting the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engaging in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintaining the professional knowledge and skills necessary for the position.

Requirements

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field.
• Must be considered highly qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida’s Differentiated Accountability Model.
• To be Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessionals (Support Staff), must meet one of the following criteria: An associate’s degree or higher – Q-NCLB-A, completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education- Q-NCLB-B, or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher – Q-NCLB-C.
• Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writes simple correspondence.
• Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Microsoft Office.
• Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Up to 55 pounds.
• Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Required to be fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language.
• Must demonstrate mastery in the areas of oral language, reading, and writing skills as a screening conducted by the district.

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings and training related to program maintenance and monitoring, comprehensible instruction of English language learners, FTE, FLDOE and USDOE compliance monitoring, parent involvement, and community outreach activities.
• Assists in administering individual and group student tests in appropriate heritage language or English, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Works with small groups of students, implementing teacher-developed lesson plans, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Assists the ELL Committee Chairperson, FTE Administrator, and the ESOL Resource Teacher with the completion and maintenance of all required program records.
• Assists in the implementation of instructional resources and appropriate accommodations to curriculum and assessment materials, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Translates basic home/school communication to parents.
• Acquaints parents with program personnel and services available at the individual school site.
• Works closely with school and district personnel in the establishment of both the Parent Leadership Council (PLC) and the District Advisory Council (DAC).
• Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree