Aide, Bilingual Spanish

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida seeks a Bilingual Spanish Aide to support English language learners. Responsibilities include assisting in program compliance, working with students, and translating communications. Candidates should have educational experience and proficiency in English and Spanish. The role involves collaboration with teachers and the community, ensuring effective support for students and parents.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in education or related fields.
• Highly qualified per Department of Education standards in Florida.
• Able to read instructions and write correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program monitoring and compliance.
• Translate home/school communication for parents.
• Work with students under the supervision of teachers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Child care experience

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Completed 60 semester hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Summary

The Aide, Bilingual Spanish works under the supervision of the Supervisor for Programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) and the principal or designee. The role 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, and provides comprehensible instruction for English language learners, parent involvement, and community outreach activities.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable 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 the position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and training related to program maintenance and monitoring.
• Assist in administering individual and group student tests in the appropriate heritage language or English under direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups of students using teacher-developed lesson plans under direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Assist the ELL Committee Chairperson, FTE Administrator, and the ESOL Resource Teacher with completing and maintaining all required program records.
• Assist in implementing instructional resources and accommodations to curriculum and assessment materials under direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Translate basic home/school communication to parents.
• Acquaint parents with program personnel and services available at the school site.
• Work closely with school and district personnel in establishing both the Parent Leadership Council (PLC) and the District Advisory Council (DAC).
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Other Information

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts criticism and feedback.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relationships, exhibits tact and consideration, and works cooperatively in group situations.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service, follows instructions, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Employs required job skills and knowledge, learns new skills, and understands how the job relates to others.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety procedures, uses equipment properly, and reports potential unsafe conditions.

Legal Notice

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.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or a 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 a Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessional (Support Staff), must meet one of the following criteria:
  • 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.
  • 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; presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two‑digit numbers; performs basic multiplication and division with 10s and 100s; uses units of American money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but unobtrusive 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 moderate.

Other Requirements

• Required to be fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language.
• Must demonstrate mastery in oral language, reading, and writing skills as assessed by the district.

Application Deadline

• 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 a notice from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.