Teacher Assistant: Bilingual - Georgetown East Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a bilingual Teacher Assistant to support language and literacy development in a Title I school. This role involves working with diverse children and families, assisting with instructional planning, and participating in staff development activities. Candidates must have 48 college credits or a passing ParaPro exam, alongside a strong background in bilingual communication and instructional support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 48 college credit hours or a passing ParaPro score is mandatory for Title I schools.
• Previous experience with diverse children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support language and literacy development for dual language learners.
• Assist teachers with instructional planning, classroom management, and student supervision.
• Work collaboratively with families to enhance literacy in both native and English.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual communication

Instructional technology

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

48 college credit hours or passing ParaPro exam

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title Code:

Teacher Assistant: Bilingual

Job Details: This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam in addition to any other requirements noted in the job description below.

JOB SUMMARY
Assists the instructional staff in implementing programs related to language, literacy and academic growth for dual language learners. Provides literacy instruction to children in the native language, facilitates comprehension and supports literacy development in the home language and in English. Performs various non-instructional tasks in support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in the supervision of children in the classroom. Works directly with individual children or with small groups of children to reinforce instruction provided by the classroom teacher. Assists teachers in planning and implementing instruction. Instructs, observes and assesses children's progress in native language literacy. Participates in staff development activities. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal, in coordination with the English Language Acquisition Office. Bilingual TAs funded through Community School grant funds will also provide support for directly communicating with and supporting families and providing needed bilingual support to students to increase access and opportunity in encore classes, magnet programs, co-curricular, extracurricular, and other school opportunities where bilingual communication is crucial for safety and/or equal access.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with students individually or in small groups to provide native language literacy instruction. Assists families in learning skills to support native language literacy in the home.
• Assists teachers in planning and implementing instruction through modifications to support dual language learners. Prepares a variety of instructional materials. Assists in management of instructional materials and classroom organization. Organizes materials for each group or students. Sets up learning stations and activity centers.
• Supervises students and assists with native language support. Provides assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch, play ground or bus duty. May accompany language learners to cultural arts classes, to provide native language support, as needed. May accompany students on field trips. May refer or accompany disruptive students to the principal.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students, particularly in native language literacy growth. Records student data through appropriate formats; i.e online forms or records. May perform some clerical tasks to support the English Language Acquisition teacher, including student file management.
• Works with Teachers and students on special projects and assignments.
• Attend and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Works in coordination with the Bilingual Facilitator and English Language Acquisition teacher to provide consistent communication and support to multi-lingual families.
• May assist with Pre-K and Kindergarten English Language assessment screening; May be temporarily assigned to support language screening assessment the International Welcome Center, as needed.
• Bilingual TAs funded through Community School grant funds will primarily provide support for: ? directly communicating with families; ? increasing English learner access and opportunity in encore classes, magnet programs, co-curricular, extracurricular, and other school opportunities; and ? bilingual communication to ensure safe and welcoming classrooms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on the ParaPro required.

Experience

• previous experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Willingness to learn about instructional best practices for dual language learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other educators in a school setting.
• Ability to understand and appreciate linguistic diversity.
• Willingness to support the mission and vision of the English Language Acquisition program.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in English or another language native or near native required.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.

Qualification Requirements for Title I Facilities requires:

• New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at Grade 6 (Higher Grade). However, placement in Grade 6 (Higher Grade) is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the school's Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.

Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (1) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (2) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (3) regular and punctual attendance.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 2/1/2024 Established Date: 1/1/2019 Title Code: C04028 Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: BILINGUAL Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Bilingual Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division: Deputy Superintendent Office Business Unit: Academics Department: Curriculum & Instruction Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG05;SG06

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Essential Job: Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants