Assistant -ESL

Bilingual Or ESOL Aide

Pay Grade: 720 (Min $15.23 per hr) Work Days: 183

Primary

Purpose:

Assist the bilingual or ESOL teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administration requirements under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to read and speak Spanish (or any other language if in a bilingual assignment)
• Ability to assist the teacher in all areas of translating
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with students

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Bilingual teacher or ESOL Department as requested
• Provide one-on-one assistance in monitoring the class
• Document and assist the teacher/team leader with the various forms used to document information for bilingual students or ESOL students
• Help with filing, copying, typing, correcting papers, accompanying student to school nurse, etc.
• Assist with in the area of placement testing for oral language proficiency and book placement testing
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Copier, typewriter and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions; climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions