Teacher Assistant-Bilingual (Creole)

Broward County Public Schools•Oakland Park, FL

15h

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant-Bilingual provides bilingual instructional assistance in the classroom, supporting the preparation of instructional materials, classroom instruction, clerical duties, and student supervision to enrich students’ education. Assignments are consistent with applicable state statutes and regulations and the educational practices and programs of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The position may also support the effective implementation of a specific grant, if necessary. The assistant provides academic support in students’ home language under a teacher’s direction and supervision, helps monitor and communicate student progress, assists with ELL records and assessments, and provides translation and interpretation for families and school activities. The role also includes training, following safety and School Board policies, and other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program.
Successful completion of the Principles of Teaching (formerly Teacher Assisting Curriculum) at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District and a passing ParaPro Test score, 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 ELL population.
Sensitivity to other cultures.
Ability to work with students.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 semester hours of 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 in the home language to individual students or small groups, as directed and supervised by the teacher.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Assist teachers with regularly evaluating student progress and providing feedback to students and parents in a mode of communication understandable to parents.
Assist with ELL folders and recordkeeping, including file placement and achievement data.
Assist with administering ESOL eligibility testing and appropriate assessments 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.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination 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 assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.