Primary Purpose:
Assist in the preparation and management of classroom activities andadministrative requirements related to the implementation of the ESLprogram.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates degree or higher preferred
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate ormustobtain within 90 days of employment by demonstrated competency through a state or local assessment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work with children
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Possess skills to operate and work with computer
- Proficient in MS office Excel and the Google Suite
- Bilingual skills preferred but not required
Experience:
- Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
- Assist teachers in providing instruction for students identified as Emergent Bilingual learners in an inclusive setting
- Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day both inside and outside the classroom
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Assist in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
- Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
- Assist in inventory care and maintenance of classroom equipment
- Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as required
- Work in collaboration with other faculty and staff to ensure effective communication andcoordination
- Assist in monitoring students to ensure an effective learning environment
Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend staff development as directed by the principal
- Performs other duties as assigned
SupervisorResponsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work will predominantly be inside but outdoor work will occur. Working conditions may be in both heat and cold. Job requires bending lifting up to 50 pounds reaching overhead twisting and sitting on the floor. Work environment may include indoor outdoor and field trips. Work under fast-paced loud stressful conditions. Some local travel may be required.
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.