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

1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
3. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
7. Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings, and special events
8. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of LPAC paperwork
9. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or
   small groups.
10. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
11. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
12. 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.