JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Teacher Assistant, Bilingual RTI
Evaluation Type
Paraprofessional
Department
Bilingual Education & Assigned Campus
Pay Grade
P2
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
April 2025
Supervisor
Director of Bilingual Education & Principal
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide intervention instructional support for individual emergent bilingual students or groups of students under the direction of a certified classroom teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Fluent Spanish speaking and literacy skills
- Fluent English speaking and literacy skills
- Knowledge of District, campus, and classroom policies and procedures
- Skilled at working with emergent bilingual students who need intervention to perform on grade level
- Knowledge of techniques used in assisting students with special needs
- Skilled in utilizing general instructional strategies
- Skilled in applying classroom/student discipline management
- Skilled in operating standard computer and software applications
- Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities
Experience:
- Some experience with children
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Instructional Support:
- Conduct Tier 3 instructional support for emergent bilingual students.
- Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the district bilingual programs and its literacy goals.
- Support emergent bilingual students in classroom activities if applicable.
Support of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:
- Assist teachers with reviewing data to inform instruction and reconfigure intervention services as needed.
Organization Improvement:
- Work collaboratively to improve students' foundational biliteracy literacy skills as appropriate.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Participate in professional development related to Spanish language programs used in Tier 3.
- Participate in professional development for interpreting data and forming student groups.
School/Community Relations:
- Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District in a favorable manner.
Organization Morale:
- Participate in team-building activities and the decision-making process as appropriate.
- Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Other Responsibilities:
- Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
- Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours