ESL Instructional Aide

Primary

Purpose:

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

• High school diploma or GED and
• 48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or
• Educational Aide Assessment Training
• Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

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

Some experience working with children

• Confers with and assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, and arranging materials for the day’s activities.
• Operates and cares for classroom and office equipment used for instructional purposes, which may include the computer.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assists in handling interruptions, emergencies and phone calls.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities
• Administers tests that are required for certain identified students.
• Translates materials to Spanish when needed.
• Assists in grading written work done by students when requested by the teacher.

• Supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Works with individual students, small group or large group activities, to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

• Participates in activities that contribute to job assignment.
• Participates in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, and administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

None

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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.