Teacher Assistant-Bilingual (Creole)

Broward County Public Schools•Coral Springs, FL

18h

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant-Bilingual (Creole) provides bilingual instructional assistance in the classroom by helping prepare instructional materials, presenting classroom instruction, performing clerical duties, and assisting with and supervising students to support the delivery of education. Assignments are consistent with state statutes, regulations, and the educational practices and programs of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The role may also assist with effective implementation of a specific grant, if necessary. The assistant provides academic support to individual students and small groups in their home language under teacher supervision; helps assess and communicate student progress; supports English Language Learner (ELL) records and assessments; and translates or interprets communications between school and non-English-speaking parents. The position also supports the school’s ELL committee and ESOL Parent Advisory Council. Other non-instructional duties may be performed on a limited basis under certified personnel or administrator supervision. The role requires a standard high school diploma or GED, completion of the designated Principles of Teaching program, and a passing ParaPro or other officially sanctioned test demonstrating the ability to assist with instruction. The assistant must be able to speak, read, and write English and the language of the targeted ELL population, and must be sensitive to other cultures, able to work with students, and have computer skills. An associate’s degree or at least 60 college semester hours, recent experience working with children, and coursework in human growth and development are preferred.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
Successful completion of the Principles of Teaching program (formerly Teacher Assisting Curriculum) at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
A passing score on the ParaPro Test or another officially sanctioned standard test demonstrating the ability to assist in instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or the corresponding readiness areas, as appropriate.
Ability to speak, read, and write English and the language representative of the targeted English Language Learners population.
Sensitivity to other cultures.
Ability to work with students.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

An earned associate’s degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
At least two years of demonstrated experience working with children within the last five years.
Six semester hours in human growth and development.

Responsibilities

Provide academic assistance and support to individual students and small groups in their home language, as directed and supervised by the teacher.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Assist the teacher in regularly evaluating student progress and providing feedback to students and parents in a mode of communication understandable to the parents.
Assist with ELL folders and record keeping, including file placement and achievement data.
Assist with ESOL eligibility testing and appropriate assessments designed to measure and observe student progress.
Translate communications for non-English-speaking parents, including phone calls, notes, and letters between home and school.
Assist and serve as a member of the school’s ELL committee.
Assist with meetings and ESOL Parent Advisory Councils as an interpreter or translator.
Perform other non-instructional duties on a limited basis under the supervision of certified personnel or an administrator.
Promote and perform activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.