Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Assistant (Floyd)

Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Campus/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
9/15/2026
Location:
Floyd Elementary School
Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Pay Grade: 2
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Exhibit effective working relationships with students, staff and school community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE:

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request in either English or Spanish as needed.
• Plan and implement pre-kindergarten physical education instruction based on district provided curriculum.
• Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writing simple correspondence in English and Spanish. Present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Noise level is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this
• environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.