General Education Support Staff

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Job Title - Classroom Instructional Aide (Bilingual) - --- - --- - Reports to - Principal and Teacher(s) assigned - Pay Grade - C & I Aide - IIDEPT./School - Campus assigned - Date Revised - May 2018 - 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. Ensure 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. 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. Monitor 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. Provide first aid as necessary. Clean 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.