Bilingual Paraeducator — ESL Support & Classroom Assistant

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL seeks a bilingual education support aide to provide interpreting and translating services for teachers, staff and students, ensuring comprehension for English learners and smooth communication in the classroom.

The role assists with classroom activities, supports student learning, and communicates with parents to ensure clear understanding of school information and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and in a target language (Spanish, French, Creole, etc.).
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and support school age children.

Responsibilities

• Provides bilingual communication support to teachers, staff and students through interpreting and translating data and information.
• Assists students individually for whom English is a second language in a manner to support comprehension and transition into an English speaking environment.
• Directly communicates with parents and children in conveying education and school related information to ensure full comprehension of all exchanges.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides one-on-one instruction to students in the target language, as applicable, to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; escorts students to time out and/or the principal's office.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Interpretation/translation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL seeks a bilingual education support aide to provide interpreting and translating services for teachers, staff and students, ensuring comprehension for English learners and smooth communication in the classroom.

The role assists with classroom activities, supports student learning, and communicates with parents to ensure clear understanding of school information and procedures.