What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide : ESL Newcomer Academy position at Del Valle Independent School District?

Primary Purpose :

Helps emergent bilinguals whose first language is NOT English to reach fluency in English as their second language. Provides direct English-language support to emergent bilinguals and implement sheltered instructions with linguistic accommodations for students identified with Emergent Bilingual. Works under supervision of certified teacher. Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom instructional activities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Certificate

High School diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)

Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate NCLB Certification Required

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Required Experience :

Experience working with children and young people.

Knowledge / Skills :

Bilingual (Spanish / English) capability

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Ability to be flexible and reliable

Must possess a growth mindset

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management

The aide promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following :

Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials, paperwork, and classroom displays with

Assists with administration (translation of text and in oral delivery) and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Serves as ESL tutor with linguistic support, in any area assigned by teacher with focus on student identified as Emergent Bilingual.

Works with individual students or small student groups to conduct instructional activities and develop academic skills as outlined by the

Assists teachers in implementing program objectives that support developmental, behavioral, and academic student performance.

Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the classroom

Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground

Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual

Provides orientation and assistance to substitute

Classroom Management and Organization Improvement

The aide works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following :

Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of

Helps the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required

Assists in managing student behavior, including crisis intervention, physical management of disruptive students and inappropriate behaviors, as

Assists with maintaining a safe, neat and orderly

Communication and Community Relations

The aide works to promote a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following :

Supports translation for parents as needed during the school

Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the

Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community

Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and

Professional Growth and Development

The aide participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following :

Attends any specified meetings or professional development to improve job

Qualities of an Effective Aide

The aide exhibits qualities such as the following :

Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the

Keeps informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom

Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other documents as

Corrects unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable

Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and

Complies with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and

Maintains

Performs any other duties as assigned by the

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Equipment :

Wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and audiovisual equipment, adaptive equipment, oxygen gauges, laminating machine, printer, copier, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintains emotional control under

Works with frequent

Works irregular hour and extended work hours to include holidays and

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and

Must be able to work on the floor with small groups of

Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom

May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or

Occasional district wide and statewide

Uses computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand

Frequent exposure to : temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination

Occasional exposure to : biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven

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.

Salary : $50

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