BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONAL I at Fallbrook Union High School District
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FALLBROOK UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARAPROFESSIONAL I/BILINGUAL
BASIC FUNCTION
To serve as a Bilingual Aide to teacher, to assist teachers at various school sites in the instruction of limited-English proficient students, to promote cross-cultural understanding, and facilitate learning. To perform clerical and paraprofessional duties both outside and in the classroom and to do other related work as may be required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
· Performs a wide variety of routine clerical and record-keeping activities, testing, correcting assignments and completing forms.
· Assist the teacher with instruction based on teacher’s direction and explanation of students’ academic needs.
· Assist the teacher with parent communications and correspondence.
· Assist teachers in the supervision of students during the school day.
· To provide assistance to the teachers of Limited English Proficient students in paraprofessional duties as
assigned; and to perform related duties as required.
· Perform interpreter duties, translate school materials, correspondence and documents.
· Administer, score and record test scores for students in the program.
· Operate standard office equipment.
· Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
· Modern office practices and procedures
· Ways to work effectively with English Language Learners
· General needs and behavior patterns of English Language Learners
· Correct English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
· Appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive materials and issues
· Operation of a computer and assigned office equipment
ABILITY TO:
· Speak clearly and distinctly both in English and Spanish
· Read and write in English and Spanish using proper grammar and spelling
· Understand instructions and questions
· Provide information and assistance to others according to established guidelines in both English and Spanish
· Work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
· Operate a computer and assigned office equipment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma and equivalent of two years of college. Experience working with high school students
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
· Classroom environment
· Travel between various classrooms and school sites
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
· Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
· Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
· Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
· Driving from one school site to another
SUPERVISIOR: Teacher
WORK HOURS: Part-time- 3.5 hours per day
SALARY: Range 11 of Current Classified Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following requirements: Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
Letter of Introduction Resume Letters of Recommendation All required material are to be attached to the Ed-Join application. No hard copies, emailed copies or faxed copies will be accepted.
Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following requirements: Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
Letter of Introduction Resume Letters of Recommendation All required material are to be attached to the Ed-Join application. No hard copies, emailed copies or faxed copies will be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
Current FUHSD employees may apply for this position by submitting a letter of intent.
The Fallbrook Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN. SUBJECT WILL BE BARRED FROM EMPLOYMENT IF HE/SHE HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR A SERIOUS OR VIOLENT FELONY OR A POSITIVE DRUG SCREEN.
Comments and Other Information
Current FUHSD employees may apply for this position by submitting a letter of intent.
The Fallbrook Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN. SUBJECT WILL BE BARRED FROM EMPLOYMENT IF HE/SHE HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR A SERIOUS OR VIOLENT FELONY OR A POSITIVE DRUG SCREEN.