Job description

Job Title: Paraprofessional Assisting English as a Second Language

Reports to: Principal

Assignment: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt, hourly

Pay Grade: $15.25-20.25 /hour (187 days)

Revised: 2024.4.24

Terms of Employment:

This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule. This position is grant funded through Title III and local funds.

Primary Purpose:

Assist in implementation of English as a Second Language programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

● Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics

● Valid Texas educational aide certificate required, but may apply for it through the school

● English as a Second Language experience preferred

Experience:

● Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge/Skills:

● Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

● Ability to communicate effectively

● Knowledge of general office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

● (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Instructional Support

● Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

● Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

● 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

● Intervening as appropriate to help adjust or modify the behavior of students.

● Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s needs.

● Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

● Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom and playground duty.

● Keep teachers informed of needs or problems of individual students.

Other

● Maintain confidentiality.

● Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

● None

Working Conditions:

● Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

● Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional heavy lifting and carrying

Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisors may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above. I understand the duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.25 - $20.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• ESL
• Math
• Reading

School type:

• Charter school

COVID-19 considerations:
We are practicing all protocols of the local health department, Texas Education Agency, and the CDC.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo the state required background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• work with students: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas paraprofessional or educator certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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