Bilingual Paraprofessional

Position: Bilingual/ESL Instructional Paraprofessional
Campus: McAdams Junior High School
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Paygrade: Per Compensation Manual
Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide supplemental assistance for the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements when working with identified ESL or Bilingual students
• Work under the supervision of a certified teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed 30 college hours; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality, demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Bilingual (written and oral)

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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 a 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 the school day, inside and outside the classroom this includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep the teacher informed of the special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copier, computer, audiovisual equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting