Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Grades: Pre-K)

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment

• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification

• One year of experience working with children

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups

• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position

• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession