ESL Aide

New Braunfels • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED and 48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or Educational Aide Assessment Training Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Some experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support Assist certified teachers, administration and office staff in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and instructional materials. Plan, organize and make workroom supplies, paper goods, and materials readily available to staff. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small group. Student Management Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours ; occasional districtwide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or Educational Aide Assessment Training
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers, administration and office staff in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and instructional materials.
• Plan, organize and make workroom supplies, paper goods, and materials readily available to staff.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small group.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED