ESL Assistant (Vanston)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a paraprofessional/instructional assistant to support teachers in classroom activities, prepare materials, and manage administrative tasks under supervision.

The role involves supervising students, assisting with small-group tutoring, setting up displays, and helping maintain an orderly learning environment throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work well with children and staff in a school setting.
• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist one or more teachers in preparing and managing classroom activities.
• Work under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for instructional units.
• Escort students to and from rooms and supervise during daily activities.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutoring as needed.
• Help maintain an orderly classroom and supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground.
• Record attendance and perform related clerical tasks as directed.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as required.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional - Campus/ Instructional Assistant
  
  

Pay Grade: 1
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
• Work under the supervision of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community
• Ability to communicate effectively.

EXPERIENCE

• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• 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.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

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.