Aide - PK Bilingual

Position: Aide - PK (2026-27) (Bilingual)
Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in the instruction of students including those with identified disabilities. Assist in the preparation and organization of curriculum and classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

* High school diploma or GED

* Educational Aide II Certification

* 15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

* Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English

Special Knowledge/Skills

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to use good judgment

* Ability to understand and comply with established procedures

* Ability to work well with children and adults

* Knowledge of general office equipment

* Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English

Experience

* Some verifiable experience working with children preferred (e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

* Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

* Assist teachers in guiding individual students or groups of students in daily activities and instructional exercises assigned by the teacher including personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior etc.

* Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher's plans and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee, and school plan.

* Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

* Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.

* Assist the teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.

* Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

* Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

* Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise and encouragement.

* Organize, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment and supplies.

* Administer to students with severe physical handicaps, lifting, feeding, cleaning, hygiene duties, and any other personal services that the student requires.

* Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

* Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

* Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

* Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

* Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

* Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.

* Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.

* Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

* Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

* Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

* Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

* Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

* Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

* Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

* Effective communication

* Ability to maintain emotional control under emotional stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

* Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, occasional moderate to heavy lifting, riding school bus for community instructions

* Exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Terms:

183 days

Pay Grade: PARA 3