Primary Purpose:

The primary purposeis to assist the classroom teacher in providing students with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind (48+ college credit, Associates degree or higher, or an approved state/local academic assessment)

Fluent in the Spanish language, and ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Certification in ESL and previous experience in an educational environment preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Education Aide Certificate is required, but may be applied for once employed.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Classroom Management

Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

Help maintain an orderly classroom.

Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher and work with individual students or small groups.

Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.

Assist in campus duty assignments as required.

Maintain confidentiality.

Regular and consistent attendance.

All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and sitting.

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.