Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Assistant (Mackey)

Mesquite ISD – Compensation Plans Instructional Support Compensation Plan Pay Grade: 2 Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Exhibit effective working relationships with students, staff and school community. Ability to communicate effectively

EXPERIENCE:

None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher’s request. Plan and implement pre-kindergarten physical education instruction based on district provided curriculum. Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions. Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher. Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units. Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current. Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc. Escort children to and from various rooms. Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations. Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Physical demands/environmental factors: Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 lbs. Standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Noise level is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesquite ISD