Teaching Assistant (Bilingual, ESL, General) - District Wide

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking an Education Support Aide to assist teachers in maintaining engaging instruction and activities for students. The role involves working with individuals or small groups under teacher direction and supporting classroom operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, an active Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and the ability to manage groups, communicate clearly, and follow directions. Applicants will support safety protocols and participate in staff activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree or 48 college credit hours preferred.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate is required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents and school personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 40 pounds, and perform routine classroom tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students under teacher supervision.
• Assist with supervision during regular play periods and transitions.
• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administrative tasks and scoring of assignments.
• Maintain neat, orderly classrooms and inventories of supplies.
• Support substitutes with orientation and classroom setup.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group management

Judgment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associates or 48 college credit hours

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Tools

Computer

Copy machine

Job description

Primary Purpose

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate instruction and activities, both in and outside of the regular classroom environment, in order that students may learn and interact safely and effectively.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma
• and meet the Districts formal academic assessment required by Every
• Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Associates (or higher) degree
• OR 48 college credit hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district
• Special Knowledge/Skills
• Work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents and school personnel
• Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Manual dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements
• Work well with children and effectively manage large and small groups

Physical/Mental Abilities

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals;
• copy machine
• Posture: Prolonged standing; moderate walking; occasional sitting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Some repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience

The experience of having worked with students and parents is preferred. This experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care or similar experiences

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.15 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Tina Medina
• HR Classified Applicant Clerk
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]