Bilingual/ ESL Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.

• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession