Bilingual Paraprofessional

• Provide home language tutorial assistance in core content subject areas.
• Function as a liaison between classroom teacher and student(s).
• Assist in communication between school and parents.
• Collect resource materials in English & Spanish for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction.
• Convert a variety of written materials from one language to another with speed and accuracy for the purpose of providing documents from/to second language for use in the classroom and/or for communication with the student and his/her family members.
• Interpret and translate simultaneously or consecutively during various meetings (e.g. during parent/teacher conferences, IEPs, disciplinary meetings, etc) for the purpose of providing translation to participants as needed.
• Communicate regularly with non-English speaking parents on the academic and/or behavioral successes and struggles of their students (in coordination with classroom teachers and principals).
• Provide instruction individually or in small groups by implementing lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
• Work with the classroom teachers to develop a schedule for delivery of instructional services.
• Perform limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, maintaining instructional records for student files, communicating with teachers, etc.)
• Monitor and record student progress.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and Family Nights as needed.
• Participate in the planning time with the classroom teachers and others working with the student.
• Communicate regularly with the parents or guardians of the student under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist parents in understanding school assignments and procedures and encourage their involvement in school activities.
• Administer tests to assess student achievement.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Attend conferences, in-service and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• mastery of required second language (Spanish) to that of native speaker
• correct language usage and pronunciation, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• accurate translation of written documents
• Skills to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Knowledge of the reading process and how to teach it.
• Good math skills and the ability to teach math.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures regarding Title Programs.
• Computer skills including word processing, email, student data management system, internet.
• Patience and flexibility.

Option 1:
Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or

Option 2:
Obtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or

Option 3:
Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:

• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.