| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Aide
ESL,
PREK
ESL,
ExemptionStatus:
Non-Exempt
Bilingual
PREK
ESL,
or
English
Language
Learners-ELL)
Reports
to:
Campus
Principal
Date
Revised:
April
2019
Dept.
/School:
Assigned
Campus
Pay
Grade:
PA1
Primary
Purpose:
Under
general
supervision,
performs
a
variety
of
instructional,
technical,
and
clerical
tasks
in
assisting
a
teacher.
Perform
a
wide
range
of
tasks
in
order
to
support
the
efforts
of
the
teacher,
meet
the
needs
of
LEP
students,
and
ensure
the
provision
of
quality
instruction
for
LEP
students.
Provides
one-on-one
assistance
with
linguistic,
academic,
and
socio-cultural
needs
and
may
lead
small
group
activities.
Assists
ESL
teacher
with
general
housekeeping
and
clerical
duties.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification :
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
Eligible
to
receive
an
Educational
Aide
Certificate
from
the
State
Board
of
Educator
Certification
(upon
hire)
Experience:
Some
experience
working
with
children
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability
to
assist
in
instructing
reading,
writing,
and
mathematics
Ability
to
work
well
with
children
and
motivate
students
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
Ability
to
constantly
monitor
the
safety
and
well-being
of
students
Ability
to
maintain
a
clean
and
orderly
environment
Ability
to
maintain
order
and
discipline
in
a
classroom
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
1.
Assists
teacher
with
executing
supplemental
language
instruction
and
evaluating
its
effectiveness.
2.
Constantly
monitors
the
safety
and
well-being
of
students
and
assists
students
with
becoming
increasingly
independent
in
the
use
of
the
English
language.
3.
Monitors
student
behavior
and
helps
maintain
discipline
in
the
classroom.
4.
Assists
teacher
in
academic
or
language
instruction
for
LEP
students
according
to
curriculum
standards.
5.
Assists
teacher
in
supporting
cultural
adaptations
for
LEPstudents
Facilitates
respect
for
students
from
diverse
culture
6.
Facilitates
and
encourages
parental
involvement.
7.
Assist
language
minority
families
in
locating
community
resources
for
the
purpose
of
promoting
parent
effectiveness
and
student
achievement.
8.
Provide
supplemental
instruction
to
ELLs
under
the
direction
of
a
classroom
or
ESL
teacher.
9.
Assist
ESL
teachers
or
classroom
teachers
with
documenting
instructional
services
provided
to
ELLs.
10.
Facilitate
orientation
of
new
ESL
students.
11.
Make
home
visits
when
necessary
to
accompany
school
staff
or
health
providers.
12.
Remain
on-call
for
short-term
crisis
situations
involving
ESL
students.
13.
Communicate
with
school
personnel
regarding
cultural
and
language
issues.
14.
Assist
with
the
organization
and
implementation
of
events
and
activities
for
the
purpose
of
enhancing
parent
involvement.
15.
Participate
in
required
in-service
activities
for
the
purpose
of
maintaining
and
enhancing
work-related
skills.
16.
Maintain
confidentiality
of
information
at
all
times.
17.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
None
Mental
Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental
Factors
Tools/Equipment
Used:
Standard
office
equipment
including
personal
computer
and
peripherals;
school
bus
operation;
safety
equipment;
fire
extinguisher,
radio
communication
equipment.
Posture :
Ability
to
sit
for
prolonged
periods
of
time;
occasional
bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling,
and
twisting
Motion:
Continual
sitting
and
reaching;
repetitive
hand
and
arm
motions
Lifting:
Occasional
light
lifting
and
carrying
(less
than
15
pounds)
Environment:
Frequent
prolonged
and
irregular
hours,
rotating
early
and
late
shift
work;
work
outside
and
inside
Mental
Demands:
Work
with
frequent
interruptions;
maintain
emotional
control
under
stress
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.
Reviewed
by
Date
Received
by
Date