Assistant -ESL

Pay Grade: 720 (Min $15.23 per hr) Work Days: 183 Primary Purpose: Assist the bilingual or ESOL teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administration requirements under the supervision of a certified teacher Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and speak Spanish (or any other language if in a bilingual assignment) Ability to assist the teacher in all areas of translating Knowledge of general office equipment Experience: Some experience working with students Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the Bilingual teacher or ESOL Department as requested Provide one-on-one assistance in monitoring the class Document and assist the teacher/team leader with the various forms used to document information for bilingual students or ESOL students Help with filing, copying, typing, correcting papers, accompanying student to school nurse, etc.

Assist with in the area of placement testing for oral language proficiency and book placement testing Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor Equipment Used: Copier, typewriter and audiovisual equipment Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions SM120225