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Orange County Public Schools•Apopka, FL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position provides staff support in an educational environment, emphasizing bilingual communication support for teachers, staff, and students. The employee interprets and translates classroom assignments, parent and student communications, and other school-related activities to support comprehension and transition for students for whom English is a secondary language. The position generally involves working individually with children and providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. The employee also assists teachers with other facets of school activities. Essential functions are performed according to the needs of assigned teachers, and related work is performed as directed. Candidates who have passed the Para Assessment or have an associate’s degree or 60 completed semester credits may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position. Evidence must be provided, such as official transcripts or a certificate showing a passing assessment score. 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 meet the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to school-age children, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 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 at least one target language; examples listed include Spanish, French, and 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, maneuver, or control standard office equipment.
Ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise judgment in situations involving varied duties and frequent change.
Depending on classroom assignment, ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, and use fractions or interpret graphs may be required.
Ability to exert very moderate physical effort, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and possibly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional HRS training is preferred.
A passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position, subject to providing evidence.

Responsibilities

Provide bilingual communication support to teachers, staff, and students by interpreting and translating data and information.
Assist students individually when English is a second language, supporting comprehension and transition into an English-speaking environment.
Communicate with parents and children about education- and school-related information to ensure comprehension.
Monitor children's activities and behavior, including in the absence of classroom teachers, to help maintain 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 teachers in checking and objectively evaluating student work; teach individuals and small groups according to 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 progress and document learning activities and diagnoses.
Prepare or assist with instructional materials and support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
Coordinate with media center staff on classroom learning resources and set up instructional equipment.
Assist with classroom bulletin boards, decorations, and displays of student activities.
Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data; maintain attendance records and assign student seating; learn assigned bus routes.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, including entering scores and other student data using a computer terminal when needed.
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 students in assigned labs and translate lesson plans or other information when needed to support understanding.
Keep current with 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.