| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Aide
Bilingual
(ESL,
PreK)
Exemption
Status:
Nonexempt
Reports
to:
Principal
and
Teacher(s)
Assigned
Date
Revised:
July
2025
Dept.
/School:
Assigned
Campus
Pay
Grade:
PA1
Primary
Purpose:
The
primary
role
of
an
Instructional
Aide
is
to
assist
teachers
and
staff
in
preparing
instructional
materials
and
to
ensure
a
positive,
organized
classroom
environment.
They
also
provide
administrative
support,
supervise
students,
and
contribute
to
a
safe
and
effective
educational
setting.
Support
the
instructional
programs.
May
work
under
minimal
supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
Associate
Degree
or
48
college
credit
hours,
or
pass
the
Garland
ISD
Paraprofessional
assessment
Valid
Texas
educational
aide
certificate
upon
hire
Experience:
Prior
experience
working
with
children,
preferred
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability
to
assist
in
instructing
reading,
writing,
and
mathematics
Ability
to
work
well
with
children
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
Instructional
Support
1.
Monitor
and
ensure
that
instructional
resources
and
tools
needs
are
met
to
support
effective
teaching
and
learning.
2.
Prioritize
and
handle
multiple
copy
requests
efficiently
to
meet
deadlines.
3.
Operate,
maintain,
and
troubleshoot
copy
machines,
printers,
and
other
duplicating
equipment.
4.
Produce
high-quality
copies
of
instructional
materials
(tests,
worksheets,
learning
activities,
etc.).
5.
Organize
and
distribute
printed
materials
to
the
appropriate
staff
members.
6.
Communicate
the
needs
of
paper
supplies,
toner,
and
other
necessary
resources
to
ensure
smooth
operations.
7.
Ensuring
the
confidentiality
of
sensitive
documents,
such
as
student
records
and
exams.
8.
Assisting
teachers
and
staff
with
basic
printing
and
document
formatting
needs.
9.
Maintain
a
clean,
organized,
and
functional
workspace.
Student
Management
10.
Promote
and
uphold
a
safe,
structured
learning
environment
for
all
students.
11.
Assist
in
managing
classroom
behavior
to
ensure
a
respectful
and
productive
learning
environment.
12.
Monitor
students
throughout
the
school
day,
both
inside
and
outside
the
classroom,
including
arrival,
dismissal,
the
cafeteria,
bus
duty,
and
recess.
13.
Inform
teachers
about
any
special
needs
or
concerns
you
have
regarding
individual
students.
Other
14.
Follow
district
safety
protocols
and
emergency
procedures.
15.
Actively
support
the
school
culture,
mission,
and
vision
while
prioritizing
improved
student
outcomes.
16.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
None
Mental
Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental
Factors:
Tools/Equipment
Used:
Standard
office
equipment,
including
a
personal
computer
and
peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged
sitting;
occasional
bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling,
and
twisting
Motion:
Repetitive
hand
motions,
frequent
keyboarding,
and
use
of
a
mouse;
occasional
reaching
Lifting:
Occasional
light
lifting
and
carrying
(less
than
15
pounds)
Environment:
Work
irregular
hours;
occasional
prolonged
hours
Mental
Demands:
Work
with
frequent
interruptions;
maintain
emotional
control
under
stress;
maintain
confidentiality
This
document
describes
the
general
purpose
and
responsibilities
assigned
to
this
job.
It
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
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by
Date
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by
Date