Bilingual Educational Aide - 4 Day Instructional Week

Primary Purpose:


Provide instructional assistance and support to Emergent Bilingual students in grades K-12 under the guidance of a certified teacher and/or the Bilingual Specialist. Assist in the preparations of lessons, implementation of instructional strategies, and identify resources for EB students.


Qualifications:

Education/Certification:


Associate's degree, or at least 48 hours of college coursework completed


Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics


Ability to work well with children


Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English

Experience:


Some experience (2 years preferable) working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays,
3. Assist with translations as needed,
4. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
5. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
6. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
7. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
8. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
9. Assist in the facilitation of the Summit K-12 program under the guidance of the Bilingual Specialist.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
3. All other duties as assigned by the Principal and Teacher Assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals


Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching


Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)


Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours


Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress