Dual Language Instructional Assistant

Amarillo ISD•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Dual Language Instructional Assistant supports teachers in providing appropriate instruction and activities in English and Spanish, in and outside the regular classroom, so students can learn and interact safely and effectively. The role provides instructional and language support, assists with classroom and student supervision, and helps maintain classroom materials and records. It also includes communicating with parents who have limited English proficiency, participating in staff development and school activities, and following district safety procedures and applicable policies and laws. Regular attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and satisfaction of the district’s formal academic assessment required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), or an associate degree or higher, or 48 college credit hours.
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
Meet the district’s rigorous standard of quality.
Work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents, and school personnel.
Follow written and/or oral directions and exercise good judgment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Manual dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements.
Work well with children and effectively manage large and small groups.
Work well with diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students and parents is preferred. This may include experience in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day care, or similar settings.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in English and Spanish under the teacher’s direction to reinforce concepts and develop academic skills, working with individual students and small groups.
Provide language support to emergent bilingual students during core instruction and center-based activities.
Assist with supervising children during regular play periods and throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with one another.
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administering and scoring objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and neat work and study areas.
Alert the teacher to individual students’ special needs or problems.
Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
Help inventory, care for, and maintain equipment.
Help the teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Translate or interpret for parents with limited English proficiency during conferences, meetings, or other communications.
Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures and ensure compliance with local policies, state and federal statutes, and the Educator Code of Ethics.
Perform other tasks and accept other responsibilities as assigned.