Aide - Title III

Aide - Title III

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Para/Clerical PG 3

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Work Days Scheduled: 187

Funding: Title III

The salary for this position is paid from federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental, and therefore subject to availability of federal funds.

Primary Purpose: The Title III funded aide provides supplementary academic and language development support to identified Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. The aide supports the implementation of federally funded programs and activities that enhance English language acquisition and academic achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school or GED
• Must meet ESSA paraprofessional qualifications
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to interpret data

Experience:

• Experience working with EB Students or in an educational support setting preferred
• Experience with formal and informal school assessments preferred
• Experience working with computer applications to maintain students' records and progress preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Supplemental Student Support

1. Provide targeted support for English language development and the mastery of grade-level content
2. Assist students in understanding and completing assignments aligned with English Language Proficiency Standards goals
3. Support small group activities under teacher direction focused on enhancing language proficiency.
4. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials to address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of EB students.
5. Assist with administrating and scoring objective tests designed to measure linguistic and academic progress of EB students as directed by campus or federal program staff
6. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Federal Program Compliance and Support

1. Prepare and maintain documentation of services to students under Title III guidelines
2. Support implementation of federally funded parent and family engagement activities for EB families

Other

1. Participate in faculty meetings, training, and special events as assigned.
2. Follow all district policies and safety protocols, and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General employee requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

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

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.