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BILINGUAL Instructional/Teacher Assistant
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
BILINGUAL
Instructional/Teacher Assistant
Paris Independent School District (TX)
Lamar County Head Start - Paris, Texas This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board, and Paris Independent School District (TX)
Job Details
Job ID:
5912823
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
Bilingual Paraprofessional Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)
Assigned Pay Grade:
Dept./
School:
Date Revised:
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of one or more certified teachers.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit or an Associates Degree or has demonstrated a rigorous standard of high quality instruction through a formal state or local academic assessment Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children in both English and Spanish
(speaking, reading, and writing)
General knowledge of office equipment
Experience:
Some experience working with children preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings, and special events
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of LPAC paperwork
Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or
small groups.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$17,000 Per Year