TEACHER ASSISTANT-BILINGUAL

Browardschools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Browardschools in Broward County, Florida seeks a bilingual instructional assistant to support classroom teachers by preparing instructional materials, presenting instruction, handling clerical tasks, and supervising students. The role aligns with state rules and school district programs and may support grant implementation as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum, passing ParaPro or equivalent, and proficiency in English and

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Teacher Assisting Curriculum and passing ParaPro Test or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English and the language of target ELL students.
• Sensitive to other cultures and able to work with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional activities, materials preparation and presenting classroom instruction.
• Perform clerical duties to support classroom operations.
• Supervise and assist students to enhance learning and safety.
• Coordinate with assigned teacher and school staff daily.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

ParaPro or equivalent test

Two years experience with children

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

To provide bilingual instructional assistance in the class room by assisting in a variety of activities including the preparation of instructional materials, presenting classroom instruction, performing various clerical duties, and assisting and supervising the actions of students to enrich the delivery of education to students. The assignments will be consistent with the state statutes, regulations and good educational practices and programs of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. To assist with the effective implementation of a specific grant if necessary.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• AND
• Successful completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District and achieve a passing score on the ParaPro Test, or other officially sanctioned standard tests, to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to speak, read and write English and the language representative of the targeted English Language Learners (ELLs) population(s).
• Sensitive to other cultures. Ability to work with students.
• Computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate’s degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience, within the last five (5) years, in working with children preferred.
• Six (6) semester hours in the area of human growth and development.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

On a daily basis works with assigned classroom teacher and classroom students to enhance the instructional process by providing assistance, care and supervision to students. Frequently interacts with other personnel within assigned school in performing daily work routine. May periodically communicate with parents under the direction of assigned classroom teacher or administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of pressure occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: OO-011

JOB DESCRIPTION FOOTER

Advertisement Window: 07/02/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 189 Day Cal

Pay Grade: GRADE 13

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$16.89-per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range