Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Assistant (Mackey)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD in Mesquite, TX is seeking an Instructional Support worker to assist teachers with daily classroom activities and student supervision.

The role involves tutoring small groups, planning pre-kindergarten physical education, maintaining displays, and preparing materials for instructional units.

No prior experience required; education certificates required; opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment supporting student learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher’s request.
• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

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

EXPERIENCE:

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher’s request.
• 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 and effectively presenting 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.