15VV 8/8/96
Range 5 04/26/01
06/21/02
Revised: 8/31/04
BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - CLASSROOM
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists the teacher in providing individualized classroom assistance to bilingual or monolingual students.
Reports to Appropriate Administrator
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses Spanish and/or other languages in assisting in instruction of students
- May provide light duty assistance in handling, lifting or caring for handicapped students
‑ Offers suggestions and observational data during planning sessions
- Exercises talents that may be different than those of the teacher
- Administers activities to individuals and small groups under the direction of the teacher
- May lead discussion groups and other activities and, where applicable, may lead games, music and storytelling
- Tutors individuals in accordance with guidance plans made in conference with the teacher
- Creates displays of students' work
- May assist teachers who are involved in teaching or curriculum development during the summer
- Assists office staff in preparation of curriculum and related materials
- Attends training meetings and faculty meetings
- Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
‑ Performs related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Required
- High School diploma or GED and;
- An Associate's or higher degree or;
- At least two years of study at an institution of higher education or;
- Must pass a skills assessment
- Passing score on bilingual skills test
B. Desired
- One year of experience working with children
- Considerable knowledge of basic English
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, twist and carry up to 20 pounds
- Ability to operate digital office equipment