What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Special Programs Aide position at Various Buildings?
***Granbury ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc with at least two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***
**Part-Time (not to exceed 20 hours per week)**
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide interpretation and translation support to the Special Programs Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Speak and Write English and Spanish Fluently
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children, families, teachers, and department staff.
Knowledge of effective interpretation skills.
Knowledge of special education processes and terminology preferred.
Experience:
Some experience working with children or in a school environment preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Provide interpretation and translation services for Spanish-speaking students and their families in the school setting.
2. Provide interpretation services for speech therapy with the speech language pathologist at campuses with Spanish speech therapy.
3. Provide interpretation services at ARD meetings at various campuses as requested by diagnosticians and ARD managers.
4. Translate documents into Spanish as requested by Special Programs staff.
5. Assist evaluation staff in communicating with Spanish-speaking parents to review special education paperwork.
6. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
7. Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Laptop and typical workroom equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Writing, Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
DISTRICT BENEFITS:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System
Salary : $16 - $20