ESL Instructional Aide

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED and

48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or

Educational Aide Assessment Training

Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Confers with and assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, and arranging materials for the day's activities.

1. Operates and cares for classroom and office equipment used for instructional purposes, which may include the computer.

1. Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

1. Assists in handling interruptions, emergencies and phone calls.

1. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities

1. Administers tests that are required for certain identified students.

1. Translates materials to Spanish when needed.

1. Assists in grading written work done by students when requested by the teacher.

Student Management

1. Supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

1. Works with individual students, small group or large group activities, to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Other

1. Participates in activities that contribute to job assignment.

1. Participates in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

1. Performs related duties as assigned.

1. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.

1. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, and administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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.