Paraprofessional (Bilingual - English/Spanish) at Dayspring Academy

Jasmine Estates, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Classroom Management, Instructional Support, Communication, Record Keeping, Assessment, Collaboration, Cultural Literacy, Student Supervision, Material Preparation, Multimedia Equipment Operation, Behavioral Support, Family Engagement, Learning Environment Setup, Instructional Delivery, Professional Relationships

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description OVERVIEW As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve. We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning. Dayspring is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment. This position is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the delivery of class instruction and classroom management. This position requires bilingual proficient speakers in English and Spanish to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff. Starting Pay Rate: $15 per hour RESPONSIBILITES Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Classroom Management Assisting with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Preparing instructional materials and collecting materials needed by the teacher in presenting a unit of work. Assisting in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and in keeping such displays current. Assembling, adjusting, and maintaining equipment used in the instructional program. Operating multimedia equipment. This duty would include preparing the room for the activity, obtaining the required material and equipment, the operation of the equipment, and the return of all materials and equipment to storage. Assisting in administering and scoring of appropriate assessments designed to measure and observe learner progress (should not determine the overall grade). Assisting within constraints of any specific program regulations, in the supervision of learners during non-instructional times in the day such as during the lunch period, during the time when learners are entering or leaving buses, or while otherwise on school premises, including duty before school, during school and during intermission periods. Delivery of Instructional Material Working with individual learners or small groups on activities which have been assigned by the teacher. Delivering instructional materials in the absence of the teacher. Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner. Communication Establishing and maintaining cooperative and professional relationships with other employees. Communicate with Spanish-speaking families regarding student attendance, academics, and school events. Translate basic written and verbal communications as needed. Assisting the teacher with establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with learners and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned learners. Other Professional Responsibilities Completing record keeping tasks assigned by the teacher, such as lunch reports, attendance, recording grades, and report cards. Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect learners, materials, equipment and facilities. Assisting the teacher with ensuring that each learner in the program has the necessary records in his/her permanent record and/or portfolio. Performing other responsibilities, as directed. REPORTS TO Campus Principal Requirements All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse. High School Diploma. Fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) Associate’s Degree, OR 60 hours of college/university level coursework, OR 3 years of Instructional Assistant experience, OR demonstrated proficiency on district assessment.

Responsibilities

The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher with instruction delivery and classroom management. Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students, and communicating with families.