Teacher Assistant-Bilingual (Creole)

Broward County Public Schools•Pompano Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant-Bilingual provides bilingual instructional assistance in the classroom, including preparing instructional materials, presenting classroom instruction, performing clerical duties, and assisting with and supervising students to support education delivery. Assignments follow applicable state statutes, regulations, and School Board educational practices and programs. The role may also support implementation of a specific grant. The assistant provides academic support to individual students or small groups in their home language under teacher supervision; helps teachers evaluate and communicate student progress; maintains ELL records; assists with ESOL eligibility testing and assessments; and provides translation between school and non-English-speaking parents. The role also supports the school’s ELL committee and ESOL Parent Advisory Council meetings. Other duties may be assigned under the supervision of certified personnel or an administrator. The position works daily with the assigned classroom teacher and students, frequently interacts with other school personnel, and may periodically communicate with parents under teacher or administrator direction. This is a nonexempt position on a 189-day work calendar. New hires are paid at the minimum of the assigned salary range.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program.
Successfully complete the Principles of Teaching course at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District and achieve a passing score on the ParaPro Test or another officially sanctioned standard test demonstrating 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 and ability to work with students.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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 in students’ home language to individuals or small groups, as directed by and under the supervision of the teacher.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Help evaluate student progress regularly and provide feedback to students and parents in a mode of communication understandable to parents.
Assist with ELL folders and record keeping, including file placement and achievement data.
Assist with administering ESOL eligibility testing and appropriate assessments to measure and observe student progress.
Translate communications between school and non-English-speaking parents, including phone calls, notes, and letters.
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.
Comply with and promote the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.