2024-2025 [Baytown-Elementary] Instructional Aide-Bilingual (English/Spanish)

OPENS : 08 / 19 / 24

CLOSES : Until Filled

JOB TITLE : Instructional Aide

REPORTS TO : Campus Director

DEPT. / SCHOOL : Academic / Bob Hope School / BAYTOWN Campus

WAGE / HOUR STATUS : Non-Exempt / Full Time / 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. M-F (1 hour unpaid lunch)

PAY GRADE : 2024-2025 Aide Salary Schedule

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

o Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning

Special Knowledge / Skills :

o Bilingual : English / Spanish (verbal / written)

o Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

o Ability to work well with children

o Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands

o Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide direct instruction to students under direct supervision of teacher, in Spanish and / or English.
• Conduct instructional exercises and implement specialized interventions and strategies for Newcomers / ELL students assigned by the teacher;

work with individual students or small groups.

• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Provide translation from English to Spanish, vice versa
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays as needed.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of ELL equipment and instructional resources.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as needed.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and special events as assigned.
• Adapt to changing demands when assisting teachers who provide instruction for distance learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used :

Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.

Mental Demands :

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :