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About The Position
Under direct supervision, this position provides staff support in an educational environment, with an emphasis on bilingual communication support for teachers, staff, and students. The employee interprets and translates classroom assignments, parent and student communications, and other school activities to support comprehension and transitions for students for whom English is a secondary language. The position generally includes working individually with children to provide basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities, as well as assisting teachers with other school activities. Duties are performed according to the needs of the assigned teacher(s), and related work may be assigned as directed. The position requires demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and at least one target language, such as Spanish, French, or Creole, along with the ability to attend effectively to the needs of school-age children. Candidates who have passed the Para Assessment or have an associate degree or 60 completed semester credits may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position, provided they submit evidence. Additional HRS training is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and in at least one target language, such as Spanish, French, or Creole.
- Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to use reference and advisory information in English and the designated target language.
- Ability to follow detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise judgment in situations involving changing duties.
Nice To Haves
- Additional HRS training is preferred.
- A passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; evidence must be provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide bilingual communication support by interpreting and translating information for teachers, staff, and students.
- Assist students for whom English is a second language to support comprehension and transition into an English-speaking environment.
- Communicate education- and school-related information to parents and children to ensure understanding.
- Monitor children’s activities and behavior, including when classroom teachers are absent, to support student safety and appropriate conduct.
- Assist teachers in supervising learning activities and provide classroom learning support to students.
- Provide one-on-one instruction in the target language, as applicable, to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
- Assist with checking and objectively evaluating student work; teach individuals and small groups to reinforce skills based on instructional guidelines.
- Help manage student behavior, maintain classroom order, reinforce school and classroom rules, and escort students to time out or the principal’s office.
- Assist with lesson plans, teacher pre-planning, classroom activities, and learning tools.
- Assist in identifying student learning and communication deficiencies, monitor learning progress, and document learning activities and diagnoses.
- Prepare or help prepare instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
- Coordinate with media center staff for classroom resources and set up instructional equipment.
- Help prepare bulletin boards, classroom decorations, and displays of student activities.
- Prepare instructional reports and required forms, schedules, and data; maintain attendance records and assign student seating; learn assigned bus routes.
- Maintain accurate student records, potentially using a computer terminal to enter scores and other student data.
- Perform assigned monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses; support appropriate conduct and escort students to designated activities.
- Assist teachers in assigned labs and translate lesson plans or other information for students as needed.
- Keep up to date on job-related technology and attend district-supported training to maintain required technology skills.
- Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
- Perform related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
