Substitute Paraeducator Bilingual Biliterate - Spanish

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom or other learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret written materials and oral lectures; serve as an interpreter for teachers or non-English speaking parents as directed.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, assist in the presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction, reinforcing instruction and following up on specific language, spelling, reading, and other subject activities as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials.
• Confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials.
• Prepare, administer, score, and record various tests and assignments as directed, including proficiency placement tests; maintain student records and files.
• Assist students in completing and reviewing classroom assignments, homework projects, and test results; guide and reinforce student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Assist and guide students to, on, off, and from the bus; assist students to negotiate the school campus including traveling from class to class.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, typing and duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, recording grades, assembling materials, preparing individual profile charts, taking roll, and maintaining records and files.
• Make phone calls to parents; compile information and materials and prepare reports as requested.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior as required.
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance to students; assist in registration activities as appropriate.
• Prepare and operate a variety of audio-visual, general office, and other instructional classroom equipment including a copier, laminator, computer, and assigned software.
• Read age-appropriate stories to students; assist students with enhancing reading skills and pronouncing words and sounds as assigned.
• Provide for the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials.
• Communicate with staff, students, administrators, parents, and the general public per District policies and guidelines to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Assist with instructing and developing course of study and lesson plans in English and a second designated language; translate lessons from English to the designated language.
• Attend meetings and in-service training related to bilingual curriculum or student-related issues.
• Provide oral and written translation in parent-teacher conferences, telephone calls, and other District communications with limited or non-English speaking students, parents, and family members; translate notes, letters, and other materials as necessary.
• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processes.
• Provide instructional assistance to non-English speaking students and translate oral and written information between the teacher and students during classroom activities; provide oral translation at meetings and conferences.
• Translate oral and written information between parents, teachers, administrators, and others as assigned.
• Assist with student enrollment activities as directed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of positive behavior reinforcement techniques.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including math, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Knowledge of the operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher with instructional and related activities; reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public including members of ethnic communities and foreign countries.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward individuals from foreign cultures and ethnic communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to monitor, observe, and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard office and instructional classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to observe and control student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform clerical duties such as duplicating and maintaining routine records and files related to classroom activities and the instructional program.
• Ability to print and write legibly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to provide information and assistance to students and staff.
• Flexibility to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skills to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents, and others.
• Ability to read, write, and translate English and a designated second language.
• Ability to speak and interpret English and a designated second language.
• Ability to provide instructional assistance to non-English speaking students and oral and written translation for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and others.

Qualifications

This class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing an NCLB qualifying written examination, and one year of experience working with children in an instructional setting using oral and written bilingual skills and experience working with people of various cultures.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Some positions may require a valid Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Incumbents must be able to speak and write in a designated second language.

Environment

Working Conditions: Classroom and playground environment.

Physical Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various office and instructional classroom equipment.
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, and crouching to assist students.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in a designated second language.

Benefits

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential. Benefits of working with HUSD include:

• Reflecting our diverse community.
• Valuing and intentionally promoting diversity and consciousness of difference.
• Empowering students furthest from opportunity.
• Demonstrating cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Believing that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination.
• Actively seeking to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities.
• Fostering students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.