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Orange County Public Schools•Winter Garden, FL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides support in an educational environment, with an emphasis on bilingual communication between teachers, staff, students, and families. Interprets and translates classroom assignments, parent and student communications, and other school-related information to help students for whom English is a secondary language understand and transition into an English-speaking environment. The position generally provides individual basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, and other education-related activities, and assists teachers with classroom and school activities as assigned. The work is performed according to the needs of assigned teachers. Duties may include supporting instruction and student behavior, preparing learning materials and records, monitoring students in classrooms and other school areas, and using classroom equipment and computer systems. Related duties may be assigned. The district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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.
Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work.
Ability to effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and perform routine work according to prescribed practices.

Nice To Haves

Additional HRS training is preferred.
A passing score on the Para Assessment or an associate degree or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; supporting evidence must be provided.

Responsibilities

Provide bilingual interpretation and translation support to teachers, staff, students, and families.
Assist students individually with English-language comprehension and transition into an English-speaking environment.
Communicate school and education-related information to parents and children to support full understanding.
Monitor students’ activities and behavior, including when classroom teachers are absent, and help maintain safety and appropriate conduct.
Assist teachers in supervising classroom learning activities and provide learning support to students.
Provide one-on-one instruction in the target language, when applicable, to reinforce teacher-introduced skills.
Check and objectively evaluate student work; teach students individually and in small groups using instructional guidelines.
Help manage student behavior, maintain classroom order, reinforce school and classroom rules, and escort students as needed.
Assist with lesson plans, teacher planning sessions, classroom activities, and learning tools.
Help identify learning and communication deficiencies, monitor student progress, and document learning activities and diagnoses.
Prepare or assist with instructional materials and perform related support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
Coordinate with media center staff for classroom resources and set up instructional equipment.
Assist with classroom bulletin boards, decorations, displays, and other classroom objectives.
Prepare instructional reports and required forms and schedules; maintain attendance records and student seating assignments; learn assigned bus routes.
Maintain accurate student records, including entering scores and other data into a computer terminal when required.
Perform assigned monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses; escort students to designated activities.
Provide assistance and information in assigned labs and translate lesson plans or other information for students when needed.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.