Aide, Bilingual Spanish

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Florida is seeking a full-time Aide, Bilingual Spanish to assist English language learners. Responsibilities include supporting classroom instruction, monitoring compliance for educational programs, and fostering parent involvement. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish, and have one year of experience in education or child care. This role offers valuable experience within a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

One year of experience in education, child care, or related field.
Must meet highly qualified criteria set by the U.S. Department of Education.
Required to demonstrate fluency in English and another heritage language.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction for English language learners.
Support compliance monitoring for FTE and state programs.
Translate communication for parents of English language learners.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish communication

Classroom support

Parent communication

Monitoring compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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The Aide, Bilingual Spanish under the supervision of the Supervisor for Programs for English Language Learners (ELLs), and the direction of the principal or designee, assists with the maintenance and monitoring of FTE (Full-time Equivalency), FLDOE (Florida Department of Education), and USDOE (U.S. Department of Education) program compliance, provides comprehensible instruction for English language learners, parent involvement, and community outreach activities.

District expectations

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

Participates in meetings, training involving maintenance and monitoring of the program, comprehensible instruction of English language learners, FTE, FLDOE and USDOE compliance monitoring, parent involvement, and community outreach activities.
Assists in administering individual and group student tests in appropriate heritage language or English, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Works with small groups of students, implementing teacher-developed lesson plans, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Assists the ELL Committee Chairperson, FTE Administrator, and the ESOL Resource Teacher with the completion and maintenance of all required program records.
Assists in the implementation of instructional resources and appropriate accommodations to curriculum and assessment materials, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Translates basic home/school communication to parents.
Acquaints parents with program personnel and services available at the individual school site.
Works closely with school and district personnel in the establishment of both the Parent Leadership Council (PLC) and the District Advisory Council (DAC).
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Must be considered highly qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida’s Differentiated Accountability Model. To be Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessionals (Support Staff), must meet one of the following criteria: an associate’s degree or higher – Q-NCLB-A, completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education- Q-NCLB-B, or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher – Q-NCLB-C.
Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Other requirements

Required to be fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language. Must demonstrate mastery in the areas of oral language, reading, and writing skills as a screening conducted by the district.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Employee information

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All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility. If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile prior to, or shortly after, applying for any opening. (Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location)).

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