Instructional Assistant, Bilingual Elementary

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the teachers serving Emergent Bilingual EB students in the preparation, management, and delivery of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

QUALIFICATION

Education Certification Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours required Paraprofessional Certification preferred, required upon employment

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish • Ability to work with EB students • Ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks independently and in an organized manner • Basic computer skills, such as keyboard and word processing, preferred • Sincere interest in positive attitude

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience in a school setting preferred Background in working with EL students preferred

HOURLY PAY RANGE

Minimum 13.75 Maximum 19.25

NOTE

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

SENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in supervising EB students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
2. Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of bilingual programs and services for EB students.
3. Work with individual EB students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teachers.
4. Assist the teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for the EB students.
5. Keep teachers informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
6. Assist in maintaining a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality, and student success.
7. Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
8. Direct students in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel, counselor, social worker, psychologist, etc.
9. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
10. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
11. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
12. Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
13. Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
14. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, primary evaluator, in accordance with funding source guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT USED

Classroom equipment, copier, computer, multimedia equipment, and other classroom office technology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands Ability to maintain emotional control and to communicate clearly in stressful situations Make rational decisions under stressful circumstances Deal with EB students in a firm, supportive, but non-emotional manner Dependability and punctuality

Physical Demands Environmental Factors Long periods of time standing Ability to assist in restraining students in crisis situations Occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds Monitor students for a prolonged period of time Monitor multi-tasks, projects, develop effective relationships with campus staff, students, and parents.