Bilingual Educational Associate

Manor Independent School District • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students; serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must successfully pass MISD paraprofessional test
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Nice To Haves

• 48 College Hours/ Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep teachers informed of the needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and events as assigned
• Participate in faculty meetings
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned
• Personal Attributes – neat and clean in dress and appearance, works with others in a positive manner, adapts quickly to changing situations, and arrives to work on time
• Professional Behavior – maintains high level of ethical behavior, avoids gossiping, handles confidential information, avoids speaking ill of other personnel, and avoids doing personal business at work
• Student Relations – shows respect to students, shows concern and encouragement for students and has positive attitude when working with students
• General Attributes – demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure
• Public Relations – Interacts well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public and promotes a positive image of self and school
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED