Aide, Bilingual Spanish

The Aide, Bilingual Spanish position, 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; and supports parent involvement and community outreach activities.

• Participate in meetings and training 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.
• Assist in administering individual and group tests in appropriate heritage language or English, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups of students, implementing teacher-developed lesson plans, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Assist the ELL Committee Chairperson, FTE Administrator, and the ESOL Resource Teacher with the completion and maintenance of all required program records.
• Assist in the implementation of instructional resources and appropriate accommodations to curriculum and assessment materials, under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Translate basic home/school communications to parents.
• Acquaint parents with program personnel and services available at the individual school site.
• Work 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.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• 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 a Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessional (Support Staff), must meet one of the following:
  • Associate’s degree or higher (Q-NCLB-A)
  • Completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education (Q-NCLB-B)
  • Passed the Para Pro Test with a score of 457 or higher (Q-NCLB-C)
• 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. Must be fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language; screening conducted by the district.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Performs basic arithmetic operations as required, and understands measurement concepts.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office.

• Physical activities:
  Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands:
  Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching
  
  Activities:
  
  Use of both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Noise level moderate.

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 accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

• Active application is required; applicants must have an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.
• Not currently an employee? You can apply by clicking the "Apply" button.
• Current Hillsborough County Public Schools employees:
  Use the Infor System (GHR Employee Space) to view opportunities and apply; transfers and promotions must meet the minimum requirements.
• Ensure your skills/competencies are added to your employee profile prior to applying.

Note:

All job postings close at 12:00 a.m. on the posted Closing Date.

Salary

Schedule:

Available on the district website.