General Education Assistant

About the Employer

Job Title - Classroom Instructional Aide (Bilingual) -
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Primary Purpose - Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher. -
Qualifications - Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED, Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate, Highly-Qualified Aide Status
Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children, ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing and math.
Must be able to read and write in Spanish. -
Experience - Some experience working with children. -
Major Responsibilities and Duties - Instructional Support
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.
Student Management
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Monitors student behavior (e.g., during bus loading, on the playground, in the cafeteria and hallways, and when a teacher is absent from classroom); disciplines students as necessary.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by principal/classroom teacher.
- Provides first aid as necessary.
- Cleans classrooms or eating areas. -
Supervisory Responsibilities - None. -
Equipment Used - Operates classroom equipment such as DVD players, computers, CD players, online resources. -
Working Conditions - Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.