TEACHER ASSISTANT-BILINGUAL

Broward Schools; Westgate Lake Manor (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward Schools seeks a bilingual instructional assistant to enhance educational delivery in classrooms, particularly for ELL students. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials and supervising activities. Ideal candidates will be sensitive to diverse cultures and possess a strong foundation in English and Creole.

Qualifications

• At least two years of recent experience working with children preferred.
• Completion of ParaPro Test or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide bilingual instructional assistance in the classroom.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and supervising students.

Skills

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Sensitivity to other cultures

Computer skills

Bilingual - Haitian/Creole

Education

Standard high school diploma or GED

Completion of Teacher Assisting Curriculum

Job description

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Provide bilingual instructional assistance in the classroom by assisting with activities such as preparing instructional materials, presenting classroom instruction, performing clerical duties, and supervising students to enhance educational delivery. The assignments will align with state statutes, regulations, and the educational practices of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Assist with the implementation of specific grants if necessary.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED program.
• At least two (2) years of recent experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and the language of the targeted ELL population(s). Sensitivity to other cultures. Computer skills. Haitian/Creole Preferred
• Completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum at a designated technical college in Broward County and passing the ParaPro Test or equivalent standard tests demonstrating ability to assist in instruction of reading, language arts, writing, and mathematics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

CREOLE SPEAKER

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

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LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

Review the full job description at: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 (search by Job Code: OO-11)

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hourly Rate: $16.00 – $21.91

Calendar: 188B

Pay Grade: 13

Note: New hires will start at the minimum of the salary range. For salary details, visit: Salary Schedules

Additional Notes:

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. All applications are subject to Florida Public Records Law.