Bilingual Paraprofessionals
hazleton area school districtHazleton, PA
Bilingual Paraprofessionals
hazleton area school districtHazleton, PA
3 days ago
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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, All OtherTeaching Assistants, Special EducationIndustries
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and InstructionAbout the role
Bilingual ParaprofessionalA Bilingual Paraprofessional is to assist the content area teachers and to provide support to English Learners (ELs) in the classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Know, follow, and enforce school code of conduct
Become familiar with content being taught
Keep students on task- some examples include:
- Students are on the correct page number
- Students are copying notes
- Students are listening and following directions
- Students are logging in/out of computers
- Present examples of problems without giving answers.
- Follow content area teacher's rules and expectations
- Assist ELs in following directions on assignments and assessments
- Guide and facilitate activities within the classroom.
- Collaborate with content area teachers
- Perform tasks as assigned by the content area teachers and provide assistance to teachers as necessary
- Communicate effectively in English and in selected native language
- Relate well to students and control their behavior if necessary.
- Maintain a procedure manual for this position, review annually, and submit any revisions to supervisor at time of evaluation.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
- This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.
- Associate degree, 48 post high school credits or completion of certified online paraprofessional training.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Familiar with Outlook and internet navigation.
- Current Act 24 (82), Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 168 clearances and pre-employment drug testing and physical with TB test required.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to talk and hear; Sit, and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch; Have specific vision abilities, to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; Subject to inside office environmental conditions with moderate noise level; Have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (based on position); Possess effective communication, judgment, mathematical, planning and human relations skills, and to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when dealing with community members, parents, teachers, staff and external contacts, and to maintain confidentiality.
Current Act 24 (82), Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 168 clearances and pre-employment drug testing and physical with TB test required.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to talk and hear; Sit, and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch; Have specific vision abilities, to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; Subject to inside office environmental conditions with moderate noise level; Have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and
Possess effective communication, judgment, mathematical, planning and human relations skills, and to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Terms of Employment:10 months per year; 7 hours per day (full time);
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Experience level
Junior
Location
Hazleton, PA
Occupation
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
3 days ago
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