Ed Para,Bilin, Spanish,Nc,Non-Title 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 students’ transition when English is a second language. The role generally includes providing basic instruction to children individually and assisting teachers with other school activities. Essential functions are performed according to the needs of assigned teachers, and related work may be assigned as directed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and at least one target language. Additional HRS training is preferred. The work involves supporting school-age children, using standard office equipment and, as appropriate, classroom technology. Physical tasks may include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 12–20 pounds. The district states it will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who request them.

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 meet the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others on applying procedures and standards.
• Ability to use 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 varied duties.
• Depending on classroom assignment, ability to perform basic arithmetic and potentially calculate decimals and percentages, use fractions, or interpret graphs.
• Ability to perform light physical work involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and possibly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional HRS training preferred.
• 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, with evidence 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, individually, to support 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 teachers’ absence, to support student safety and appropriate conduct.
• Assist teachers with supervision of 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 individuals and small groups to reinforce skills based on instructional guidelines.
• Help manage student behavior, maintain classroom order, reinforce rules, and escort students to designated locations when 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 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 classroom equipment for instruction.
• Help prepare bulletin boards, decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom materials.
• Prepare instructional reports and required forms, schedules, and data; maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
• Maintain student records, including entering scores and other data using a computer terminal when required.
• Perform assigned monitoring duties in locations such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses, and escort students to activities and designated areas.
• 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