Bilingual (Spanish/English) Instructional Assistant - Bethesda

SUMMARY: This bilingual (English/Spanish) instructional assistant will assist the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of students in a bilingual and/or English classroom; may collaborate with classroom teacher in planning of activities; and will work with students as assigned in one on one and group settings in the form of re-teaching and explanations, incorporating the students' first language, and/or simplification and rephrasing of terms and concepts in accessible English to make content comprehensible.

Examples Of Duties

• Provide instructional assistance with students.
• Assist teacher and class with learning climate and routines.
• Supervise students during structured and unstructured times at the direction of the teacher.
• Assist in the general supervision of students on the campus and off campus.
• Assist classroom teachers in communicating with parents and staff.
• Professional attitude toward the privacy of students, and staff.
• Translation services.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to students and families.
• Attendance is an essential function of the position.
  
  

Qualified candidates MUST be bilingual (English/Spanish).