POSITION: Teacher Assistant, ESL
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Principal and Teachers Assigned
SUPERVISES: None
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED and/or 48 semester hours of an accredited college or university
Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
EXPERIENCE:
Some experience working with children
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Paraprofessional Certificate (personal expense)
Ability to work well with children
Knowledge of general office equipment
Bilingual capabilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Moderate Standing
Stooping
Bending
Lifting
Regular attendance required.
EQUIPMENT USED
1.
Typewriter
2.
Copy Machine
3.
Audiovisual equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Normal classroom environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.
Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revised
11/01/2023
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
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