Ed Para,Bilin, Haitian-Creole,Nc,Nt I

Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

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 transition for students for whom English is a secondary language. The position generally works individually with children to provide basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, and other education-related activities, and assists teachers with other aspects of school activities. Essential functions are performed according to the needs of assigned teachers, along with related work as directed.

The employee may provide support in classrooms, labs, and other school areas, and may be assigned supervision duties in hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, or on buses. The position requires accurate recordkeeping and timely information, use of standard office equipment and computers, and keeping current with job-related technology through district-supported training.

The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED, demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and at least one target language, and the ability to fulfill the work’s dexterity and physical requirements and attend effectively to school-age children, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Additional HRS training is preferred. Candidates with a passing Para Assessment score, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position, provided they submit evidence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and 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 provide guidance, assistance, or interpretation on applying procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use reference and advisory information in English and the designated target language.
• Ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise judgment in situations involving frequently changing duties.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations as required by the assigned classroom grade level; some assignments may require decimals, percentages, fractions, or interpreting graphs.
• Ability to exert very moderate physical effort, including some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.
• Candidates seeking a higher hourly rate in a certified position must provide evidence of a passing Para Assessment score, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits.

Nice To Haves

• Additional HRS training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate information to provide bilingual communication support to teachers, staff, and students.
• Assist students individually when English is a second language, supporting comprehension and transition into an English-speaking environment.
• Communicate education- and school-related information to parents and children to ensure comprehension.
• Monitor children’s activities and behavior, including in the absence of classroom teachers, to support student safety and appropriate conduct.
• Assist teachers in supervising learning activities and provide classroom assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide one-on-one instruction in the target language, as applicable, to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help check and objectively evaluate student work; teach students individually and in small groups to reinforce skills based on instructional guidelines.
• Help manage student behavior and maintain classroom order; reinforce school and classroom rules and escort students to time-out or the principal’s office as needed.
• 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 assist with 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 classroom equipment for instruction.
• Assist with classroom bulletin boards, decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and required forms, schedules, and data; maintain attendance records, assign student seating, and learn assigned bus routes.
• Maintain accurate student records, which may include entering scores and other data using a computer terminal.
• Perform assigned monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses; support appropriate student conduct and escort students to designated activities.
• Assist teachers and provide instruction or information to students in assigned labs; translate lesson plans and other information as needed.
• Keep up to date on job-appropriate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED