Full-Time Bilingual Teacher Aide - 7.5 Hours Per Day

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Job Description:

Experience and Qualifications:

Associate degree preferred, 45 college credits, or must pass the Master Teacher Test. Must be bilingual and/or multilingual (written/oral) (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred). Strong written and oral communications skills in both Spanish and/or Haitian Creole and English. Ability to support students in a classroom setting with content delivery. Ability to interact with others in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect, and dignity.

Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid) Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate Drug Screening (self-paid).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in the classroom by carrying out duties assigned by the EL Teachers and/or Regular Education Teachers as it relates to ELs.
• Reinforce concepts and skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Provide small group instructional support to English Learners.
• Assist teachers with small and large group activities in the classroom.
• Support the teacher in preparing material for the class which include making booklets, finding facts on the internet, and finding web sites for students to continue their projects.
• Support the administration of WIDA ACCESS for English learners.
• Accompany teachers or administrators on field trips approved by the Supervisor of ELD.
• Record classroom attendance and follow up on absence notes as needed.
• Notify the teacher and supervisor in advance of an absence.
• Support with interpretation and translation (if needed) during parent teacher conferences through the district in person or virtual as directed by the Supervisor of ELD.
• Support with the PSSA/Keystone as language interpreter as directed by the Building administrator.
• Adhere to the contractual school schedule (arrival, dismissal, etc).
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of ELD or Building Administrator.