Teacher Assistant,ESL Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Teacher Assistant, ESL

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

No. of Days:
According to district approved calendar

Department:
Teaching and Learning

Reports To:

Principal and Teachers Assigned

Supervises:
None

Education:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 48 semester hours of an accredited college or university
Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Position Function/

Purpose:

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

Essential Functions:

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

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

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

Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Assist the teacher in keeping 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.

Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills.

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements:

Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Paraprofessional Certificate (personal expense)
Ability to work well with children
Knowledge of general office equipment
Bilingual capabilities

Physical Demands:

Moderate standing
Stooping
Bending
Lifting
Regular attendance required.

Equipment Used:

Typewriter
Copy Machine
Audiovisual equipment

Work Environment:

Normal classroom environment

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.