Job Title: Aide - LEP Interventionist

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade: CP 3

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Other: Title III Grant Funded

Work Days: 187

Date Revised:  03.04.2024

Primary Purpose:  The Title III LEP (Limited English Proficiency) Intervention Aide reports to the Principal and works with classroom teachers serving English  Learners. The Aide is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with bilingual interventions and management of the class.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prefer 48 hours of college credit OR pass the district paraprofessional exams
• Valid educational aide certification 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students in a professional manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English
• Basic computer skills for inputting data
• Efficient organizational skills
• Fluent bilingual written and spoken Spanish/English
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong skills in reading and mathematics
• Dynamic and motivational attitude

Experience:

• Experience working with children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Assist teachers in preparing instructional interventions.
2. Conduct formal and informal assessment of student learning styles and linguistic proficiency and use results to plan instructional activities.
3. Organize and provide interventions to assist students in mastering verbal and written skills in English, coordinated with instruction in the required Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program, with the goal to exit students into the regular education program.
4. Assist teachers to maintain records indicating progress of the student and assist with the academic and linguistic assessment of the English Language Learners.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teachers prepare required reports.
7. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
8. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements and state student expectations including English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

Student Management

1. Conduct instructional interventions assigned by the principal/teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. 
3. Create a stimulating, attractive, organized, functional, healthy, and safe educational environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
4. Help students analyze and improve learning strategies, study methods, and habits. 
5. Keep the principal/teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Records Management 

1. Maintain student files as needed.
2. Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
3. Maintain student data for the Bilingual/ESL Department.
4. Understand and assist in upholding school and district rules, policies, and procedures.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
3. Assist with extra-curricular activities, supporting the total program of the school such as interscholastic and intramural sports, academic competition, parents meetings, academic fairs, and fine art programs.
4. Attend English Learners events to demonstrate genuine interest in the life of the students.
5. Translate curricular materials or communications/letters (face-to-face, over the phone, in writing) as required by the principal / teacher.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.  
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.        
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures. 
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.         
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Equipment Used:  Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

SALARY / WORK DAYS:   

Hourly pay range minimum is $13.43; pay based upon experience; will work 7.5 hours daily, normally work 187 days annually

TO APPLY:                           Apply online (https://wallerisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx ) )

START DATE:                      As soon as possible for the 2024-2025 school year

POSTING DATE:                   03/04/2024

CLOSING DATE:                  Until filled

*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.