Hybrid Bilingual Aide chez Southside ISD

Job Title:                      Aide, Bilingual

Reports to:                   Principal

Dept./School:              Heritage

Wage/Hour Status:     Nonexempt

Pay Grade:                   CT1 / 187 days

Date Revised:              05/27/2025

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• Associate degree or higher; or
• Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university;or
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) andpassed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test or Region XX TOP (Highly Effective Certificate); and
• Be eligible to obtain an Educational Aide Certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification; and
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish Language required
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
5. Uses time productively on the job.
6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations
7. Accepts supervisory direction
8. Strives to improve job skills
9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Instructional Support

10. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
11. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
12. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
13. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
14. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
15. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

16. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or
    small groups.
    Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This

         includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

18. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
19. Assist the teacher with bilingual testing, all other testing as well as teacher made tests.

Other

20. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
21. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
22. Other duties as assigned.

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.  Moderate exercises.