38475 PreKindergarten Aide

Aide Prekindergarten (Bilingual, Dual, ESL)

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or 48 college credit hours, or pass the Garland ISD Paraprofessional assessment
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate upon hire

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist with content area instruction
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with people of diverse ethnic groups

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

• Provide instruction to students under the teacher's direction; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and equipment maintenance.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management:

• 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' special needs or problems.

Other:

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

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