Teaching Assistant (Bilingual, ESL, General)- District Wide - Amarillo Independent School District

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

      To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate instruction and activities, both in and outside of

      the regular classroom environment, in order that students may learn and interact safely and

      effectively.    

QUALIFICATIONS:

      Minimum Education/Certification: 

            High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every

            Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

            Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours

            Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

            Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

      Special Knowledge/Skills

            Work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents and school personnel

            Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment

            Effective verbal and written communications skills

            Manual dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements

            Work well with children and effectively manage large and small groups

      Physical/Mental abilities:

      Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals;

      copy machine

      Posture: Prolonged standing; moderate walking; occasional sitting, bending/stooping,

      pushing/pulling, and twisting

      Motion: Some repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional

      reaching

      Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)

      Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather);

      exposure to noise

      Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

      Regular attendance is an essential function

      Minimum Experience:        

            The experience of having worked with students and parents is preferred.  This experience

            may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed

            day-care or similar experiences

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
3. Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
4. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
5. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
6. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
7. Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
8. Alert the teacher to special needs of individual children.
9. Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
10. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
11. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
12. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
4. Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
5. Performs such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned