Bilingual ESOL Paraeducator: Student Support & Translation

Polk County Public Schools; Eagle Lake (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem in Eagle Lake, FL, seeks a Paraeducator - ESOL to support classroom instruction and language development for students. The role involves assisting teachers, communicating with families, and reinforcing vocabulary and lessons under guidance.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual/biliterate, have a high school diploma and 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree, or have passed the ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.
• Bilingual/biliterate required.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides native language instructional assistance in basic subject areas under the teacher's direction.
• Functions as a liaison between the school, teacher, students and parents.
• Assists in communication between school personnel and parents.
• Provides instructional support for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction.
• Assists in gathering student materials for required screenings and assessments.
• Participates in program inservice activities.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate

Written and oral instructions

Record keeping

Cooperation and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credit hours

Associate's degree

ParaPro exam passing

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem in Eagle Lake, FL, seeks a Paraeducator - ESOL to support classroom instruction and language development for students. The role involves assisting teachers, communicating with families, and reinforcing vocabulary and lessons under guidance.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual/biliterate, have a high school diploma and 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree, or have passed the ParaPro exam.