Aide, Bilingual Spanish

Overview Join to apply for the Aide, Bilingual Spanish role at Hillsborough County Public Schools . The Aide, Bilingual Spanish, under the supervision of the Supervisor for Programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) and the direction of the principal or designee, assists with the maintenance and monitoring of FTE (Full-time Equivalency), FLDOE (Florida Department of Education), and USDOE (U.S. Department of Education) program compliance, provides comprehensible instruction for English language learners, parent involvement, and community outreach activities. Responsibilities Participates in meetings and trainings involving maintenance and monitoring of the program, comprehensible instruction of English language learners, FTE, FLDOE and USDOE compliance monitoring, parent involvement, and community outreach activities. Assists in administering individual and group student tests in appropriate heritage language or English, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Works with small groups of students, implementing teacher-developed lesson plans, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Assists the ELL Committee Chairperson, FTE Administrator, and the ESOL Resource Teacher with the completion and maintenance of all required program records. Assists in the implementation of instructional resources and appropriate accommodations to curriculum and assessment materials, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Translates basic home/school communication to parents. Acquaints parents with program personnel and services available at the individual school site. Works closely with school and district personnel in the establishment of both the Parent Leadership Council (PLC) and the District Advisory Council (DAC). Performs any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Must be considered highly qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida’s Differentiated Accountability Model. To be Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessionals (Support Staff), must meet one of the following criteria: an associate’s degree or higher, completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education, or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher. Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writes simple correspondence; effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations. Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers; multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s; uses units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Carries out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions; handles problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office. Physical Demands Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds. Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead. Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: moderate. Other Information Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district gives preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents. Additional Details Work Authorization: Fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language; mastery in oral language, reading, and writing skills as screened by the district. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. Not currently an employee? Apply by clicking the Apply button. Current employees should apply via the Infor System (GHR Employee Space) under Opportunities. Transfers or promotions require meeting minimum requirements and reviewing skills/competencies on the employee profile. For questions, contact the Application Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Salary schedules and other policy details can be found at the district website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hillsborough County Public Schools