AIDE, ESL-ES

Days per year: 187

MIN salary: $20,944

MID salary: $24,639

JOB TITLE: English for Speakers of Other Language (ESL) Aide, Elementary

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Para 1

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the ESL Aide is to assist in the supervision and instruction of ESL students.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university
• Pass Spring Independent School District's NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (Tests are administered after the recommendation for hire)

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• One+ years experience working with children

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Clerical skills
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist teacher in the instructional setting
• Confer with teachers, parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress
• Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining student files
• Monitor individual students in classroom
• Provide linguistic support to students in the content area classes
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING/SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following:

Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending, reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require some lifting no more than 10lbs. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.