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Bilingual Instructional Aide

Employer
Brenham ISD
Location
Brenham, TX, US
Salary
Competitive
Brenham Independent School District - Job Description

Job Title/Position:

Title III Instructional Aide - Bilingual Classroom

Department/School:

Various Campuses

Pay Information:

Days: 179

Supervised By:

Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Date Revised:

August 2015

Primary Purpose:

Provide supplemental instructional support services to English language learners. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act; valid Texas educational aide certificate; experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Under the guidance of the certified teacher provide supplemental instruction for individual and small group ELL students to increase English fluency through reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in order to increase academic achievement.
  • Under guidance of the certified teacher provide supplemental instruction for individual and small group ELL students to increase subject matter knowledge through reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to increase academic achievement.
  • Under guidance of the certified teacher provide assistance in assessing student needs, planning lessons, and administering assignments and assessments for ELL students.
  • Under guidance of the certified teacher provide assistance with parent involvement for parents of ELL students.
  • Help supervise ELL students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
  • Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  • Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to speak, read and write Spanish and English Fluently
  • Ability to work with English language learners' needs and the ability to work with other adults
  • Ability to work with individual ELLS and groups of ELL students to support academics and behavior management
  • Ability to learn new skills, flexibility, and willingness to perform a variety of tasks
  • Works well with others-follows written and oral directions
  • Ability in mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position
  • Ability to maintain student confidentiality
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents in both Spanish and English

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

Maintain emotional control under stress; regular light lifting and carrying; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instruction equipment; moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; moderate walking; work inside and outside; exposure to noise; and work with frequent interruptions.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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