Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - Instructional

Date Posted:
1/4/2023

Location:
Krause Elementary School


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 2022

Primary Purpose:

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