Job Title: Aide, Bilingual
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: CT1 / 187 days
Date Revised: 01/04/2023
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency and
- A minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or T.O.P. NCLB test / Region XX
- Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Bilingual in Spanish Language required
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- Experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
General
- Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
- Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
- Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
- Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
- Uses time productively on the job.
- Follows district policies, rules and regulations
- Accepts supervisory direction
- Strives to improve job skills
- Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.
Instructional Support
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or
small groups.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This
includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist the teacher with bilingual testing, all other testing as well as teacher made tests.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Moderate exercises. |