Aide - Pre-Kinder/Bilingual

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance in the classroom as directed by the teacher(s). This role involves adhering to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to pre-kindergarten programs, participating in professional growth activities, and assisting in carrying out the instructional program. The aide will help maintain student records and audit folders, prepare, use, and maintain instructional materials and equipment, and assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills. A key responsibility is to assist in the teaching/learning process by working with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce skills as directed by the teacher. The position also requires attending professional meetings, assisting in administering and scoring objective assessment instruments, maintaining flexibility, and placing district goals above personal goals. Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others is also essential, as is supervising individual and small group activities as directed by the teacher.

Requirements

Proficient in Spanish, both written and oral
High school diploma or GED required
Title I campus: 48 college hours required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
Ability to work with students and teachers
Ability to manage a flexible schedule
Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Nice To Haves

School office experience or volunteer experience preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work within deadlines

Responsibilities

Adhere to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to pre-kindergarten programs.
Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
Assist in the teaching/learning process of working with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce skills as directed by the teacher.
Attend professional meetings as required.
Ability to assist in administering and scoring objective assessment instruments.
Ability to maintain flexibility in the performance of required duties.
Ability to place district goals above personal goals.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
Supervise individual and small group activities as directed by the teacher.