38409 ESL Aide

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.

Reviewed

by

Date

Received

by

Date