Full-Time Bilingual Teacher Aide - 7.5 Hours Per Day

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)

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, including making booklets, finding facts on the internet, and finding websites 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 a 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