Teacher Assistant, ESL

POSITION: Teacher Assistant, ESL

Exempt Status Non-Exempt

No. of Days According to district approved calendar

Department Teaching and Learning

Reports To Principal and Teachers Assigned

Supervises None

Education

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 48 semester hours of an accredited college or

university

• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience

• Some experience working with children

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work

under the supervision of a certified teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

2. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

4. Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

6. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

8. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

9. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

10. Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

11. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

12. Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills.

13. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Paraprofessional Certificate (personal expense)

2. Ability to work well with children

3. Knowledge of general office equipment

4. Bilingual capabilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Moderate Standing

2. Stooping

3. Bending

4. Lifting

5. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED

1. Typewriter

2. Copy Machine

3. Audiovisual equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing

the essential functions of this job.

Normal classroom environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned

to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and

responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by

commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation andtraining.