Elementary School: Aide Bilingual

Job Description - Elementary School:
Aide Bilingual  (260000AH)

The Aide Bilingual will assist the classroom co‑teachers in performing a variety of instructional tasks to support bilingual students. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the ESL teacher, building administrator, and appropriate supervisor.

• Perform instructional in‑class support activities with Language E P (bilingual and ESL) students with individualized and small group instructional support in small groups as directed by the classroom co‑teachers and the ESL teacher.
• Provide vocabulary support to English language learner in the general education classroom setting.
• Assist in administering assessments for the identification and program monitoring of English language learners.

• Assist in supervision of students.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required while maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Attend meetings and district trainings as required.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or will be required to obtain once hired.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

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