About this role
Job Title: Aide, Bilingual Reports to: Principal Dept./School: Freedom Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Pay Grade: CT1 / 187 days Date Revised: 09/24/2025
Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher. Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency and
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or T.O.P. NCLB test / Region XX
• Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
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
• Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
• Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
• Uses time productively on the job.
• Follows district policies, rules and regulations
• Accepts supervisory direction
• Strives to improve job skills
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.
Instructional Support
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher with bilingual testing, all other testing as well as teacher made tests.
Other
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• 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.