Junior High Teacher Assistant- ESL

| Job Title: | Teacher Assistant | Wage/Hour Status: | Non- Exempt | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Reports to: | Classroom Teacher, Campus Principal | Pay Grade: | Paraprofessional, TA | | Dept./School: Campus | | Days: | 187 days | | Primary Purpose: Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher. | | | | | Qualifications: | | | | | Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Minimum of 48 hours college, preferred 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 | | | | | Experience: Some experience working with children Alternatives to the above, as the District finds appropriate | | | | | Major Responsibilities and Duties: | | | | | 1. Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher. | | | | | 2. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. | | | | | 3. Assist in classroom management. | | | | | 4. Conduct family engagement activities when needed or requested. | | | | | 5. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. | | | | | 6. Assist with grading student performance. | | | | | 7. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. | | | | | 8. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. | | | | | 9. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. | | | | | 10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. | | | | | 11. Assist in readiness skills instruction with students. | | | |

12. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

13. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

14. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

15. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

16. Utilize a systems approach to continuous improvement.

Other Duties

17. Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal and assistant principal.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with continuous interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure; climbing, stretching, and frequent lifting of books, boxes, and equipment.

The forgoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against an individual based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, and genetic information.