Instructional Aide - Emergent Bilingual 26-27 SY

Position Summary

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Required Documents - Must be uploaded with application

1) Resume with work experience listed.  Include months/years worked, company, title, and brief description of duties.

2) School transcript or diploma

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.
• Experience working with children in any of the following: school, daycare, church, day camp, youth group, private school, licensed day-care center, or similar.
• Valid educational aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprint background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university. 
• Fluent in Spanish.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teachers 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.
• 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 supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware of individual students' unique needs or problems.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard instructional equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:  Frequent walking, including frequent keyboarding/use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Environment:  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.  

Non-Discrimination Notice:

Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.

Salary : $16 - $22