What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide - Instructional Bilingual (26-27 school year) position at San Angelo ISD?
POSITION TITLE: Aide - Instructional Bilingual
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months; 2026-2027 school year
Primary Purpose:
This is a position to assist English language learners in increasing academic literacy enhancement and linguistic acceleration of English proficiency acquisition. Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under the direct supervision of teacher(s).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Associate degree, two years of study (48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to assist with classroom instruction
Ability to work well with children
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak and write Spanish, required
Experience:
Experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Provide direct instruction in linguistic acceleration of English proficiency to students in individual and small group settings.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays, administering and scoring assignments and assessments, preparing records and reports, and maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
- Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Assist in conducting parent involvement activities and encourage family engagement.
Student Management
- Assist with classroom management.
- Supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs and issues of individual students.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in professional learning activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.
Communication
- Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district and demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible as set out in the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and district information.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom equipment, computer, peripherals, other electronic devices
- Posture: Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
- Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Environment: Work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional exposure to contagious diseases
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption