Instructional Assistant, Bilingual Elementary

Emergent Bilingual Paraprofessional

Assist the teachers serving Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in the preparation, management and delivery of classroom activities and administrative requirements

Education/Certification:

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required;
Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English and Spanish; ability to work with EB students; ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks, independently and in an organized manner, basic computer skills such as keyboard/word processing, preferred; and a sincere interest in positive attitude.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in school setting, preferred;
Background in working with EL students, preferred

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $14.00 Maximum: $19.34

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties/

Essential Functions:

• Assist in supervising EB students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of bilingual programs and services for EB students.
• Work with individual EB students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher(s).
• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for the EB students.
• Keep teacher(s) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.
• Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
• Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, psychologist, etc.).
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator) in accordance with funding source guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:
Classroom equipment; copier, computer, multimedia equipment, and other classroom/office technology.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to maintain emotional control and to communicate clearly in stressful situations; make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with EB students in a firm, supportive, but non-emotional manner; dependability and punctuality.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Long periods of time standing; ability to assist in restraining students in crisis situations; occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds and over; monitor students for a prolonged period of time; monitor multi-tasks/projects; develop effective relationship with campus staff, students and parents.