Classroom Assistant - Bilingual Kindergarten

Role and Purpose:

• To assist in the implementation of the instructional program for each student.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Speaks a second language.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist teacher in total instructional program, one to one or small group instruction.
• Participate in in-service training in order to understand and implement curriculum.
• Follow established schedule-the teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the assistant(s). The assistant then works under the direction of the teacher responsible for the particular instructional block of time.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of BIL/ESL.
• Work cooperatively with principal, program director, bilingual pullout teachers and regular education teachers to insure the success of the students.
• Help keep classroom orderly and attractive.
• Operate duplicating, thermo fax, laminating machines and audio-visual equipment.
• Decorate bulletin boards.
• Participate in staff and faculty meeting as requested.
• Perform designated record keeping tasks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by teacher, lead teacher, and/or principal.
• Interact with students appropriately.
• Maintain structured classroom routine when teacher in present, out of classroom or when working with a substitute teacher.
• Participate in parent meetings/conferences as requested.