Aide, English Second Language; ESL

Job Summary

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom instruction/activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of Bilingual or ESL certified teacher. All employees of SMSD 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.

• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Assist teacher with maintenance of administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provides language support to EL students in core subject areas
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of lessons under the supervision of teacher of record
• Assist in obtaining books and materials ready for instruction in bilingual or ESL classes
• Works with students one‑on‑one, administer make‑up tests, answer questions and provide extra skills practice as assigned by teacher of record
• Repeats or rephrases directions and checks to ensure student understanding
• Know students' names and interests to make class lessons more relevant
• Assist in the preparation of strategies and materials to help scaffold vocabulary development and lesson reinforcement under teacher's direction

• Assist teacher to configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Serves as a facilitator during learning activities to ensure student engagement
• Assist the teacher of record with student issues that may prevent student from learning
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom
• Function as a liaison between classroom teacher and student
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

• Assist with Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) record‑keeping, filing and data/document collection
• Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district/campus personnel
• Assess students with languages other than English with state approved language identification tests (i.e. IPT)
• Maintain confidentiality
• Must be team oriented and able to assist in the care and safety of all special needs children on the campus
• Assume responsibility for maintaining classroom routine in the absence of the teacher
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and provide customer service
• Regular attendance is required
• Perform all other duties as assigned by teacher of record or Multilingual/ESL Programs Director

None

Copier, personal computer, video equipment, peripherals, and audiovisual equipment

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Occasional lifting and moving of moderate to heavy objects up to 35 pounds
• Repetitive hand motions
• Prolonged use of computer
• Steady phone interactions
• Frequent sitting

• Occasional district and statewide travel
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Occasional working alone

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
• Associate degree or 60 hours from an accredited college or university (Preferred)
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Required)

• Minimum of two‑year's experience working with children (Preferred)

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Mental Demands
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work with frequent deadlines
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Non‑exempt

PAY GRADE P01