Teaching Assistant; Bilingual, ESL, General- District Wide

Overview

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate instruction and activities, both in and outside of the regular classroom environment, in order that students may learn and interact safely and effectively.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma and meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents and school personnel
• Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Manual dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements
• Work well with children and effectively manage large and small groups

Physical/Mental abilities:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; copy machine
• Posture: Prolonged standing; moderate walking; occasional sitting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Some repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

• The experience of having worked with students and parents is preferred. This experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care or similar experiences

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• 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.
• Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
• 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
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Performs such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned