Teacher Assistant, Bilingual RTI (10174)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Teacher Assistant, Bilingual RTI
Evaluation Type
Paraprofessional
Department
Bilingual Education & Assigned Campus
Pay Grade
P2
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
April 2025
Supervisor
Director of Bilingual Education & Principal
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide intervention instructional support for individual emergent bilingual students or groups of students under the direction of a certified classroom teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Fluent Spanish speaking and literacy skills
• Fluent English speaking and literacy skills
• Knowledge of District, campus, and classroom policies and procedures
• Skilled at working with emergent bilingual students who need intervention to perform on grade level
• Knowledge of techniques used in assisting students with special needs
• Skilled in utilizing general instructional strategies
• Skilled in applying classroom/student discipline management
• Skilled in operating standard computer and software applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities

Experience:

• Some experience with children

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Instructional Support:

• Conduct Tier 3 instructional support for emergent bilingual students.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the district bilingual programs and its literacy goals.
• Support emergent bilingual students in classroom activities if applicable.

Support of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Assist teachers with reviewing data to inform instruction and reconfigure intervention services as needed.

Organization Improvement:

• Work collaboratively to improve students' foundational biliteracy literacy skills as appropriate.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in professional development related to Spanish language programs used in Tier 3.
• Participate in professional development for interpreting data and forming student groups.

School/Community Relations:

• Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District in a favorable manner.

Organization Morale:

• Participate in team-building activities and the decision-making process as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; (P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED))
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours