Aide, Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten

Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Aide

Job Title:

Bilingual Pre-kindergarten Aide Elementary School

Reports to:

Campus Principal

Wage/hour status:
Non-Exempt

Pay grade:
Para 1

Days per Year: 187

Position Type:
Full-Time

The Bilingual Pre-kindergarten Aide is responsible for assisting the teacher in the supervision and instruction of bilingual pre-kindergarten students. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Required:

• HS Diploma from an accredited institution
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution or higher defined as 48 hours of college coursework
• Independent School District's NCLB test in the area of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (tests are administered after the recommendation for hire)
• Must obtain an Educational Aide Certification
• Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently

Preferred:

• 1 year of job-related experience

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to correspond (written and oral) in English and their home language

• Assist teacher in implementing lesson plans.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist teacher with maintenance of classroom equipment, student files, and records.
• Assist teacher in conferring with parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of evaluating students’ progress.
• Assist teacher with translations when needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to the substitute teacher when the Bilingual PK teacher is absent.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job may require prolonged periods of sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require some lifting no more than 10 lbs. Overtime is required as necessary.

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.