Bilingual Aide

Job Title: Aide, Bilingual

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Freedom

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: CT1 / 187 days

Date Revised: 09/24/2025

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency and
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or T.O.P. NCLB test / Region XX
• Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish Language required
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

• Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
• Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
• Uses time productively on the job.
• Follows district policies, rules and regulations
• Accepts supervisory direction
• Strives to improve job skills
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

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 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 school day, inside and outside classroom. This

includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher with bilingual testing, all other testing as well as teacher made tests.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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