ESL Assistant (AC New)

ESL Assistant (AC New)

JobID: 4471

• • Position Type:

    Paraprofessional - Campus/Instructional Assistant

  • Date Posted:

    9/29/2026

  • Location:

    A.C. New Middle School

  Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

  Instructional Support Compensation Plan

  Pay Grade: 1

  Shift Type: Full-Time

  Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

  Reports To: Principal

  EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

  PRIMARY PURPOSE:

  • To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
  • Work under the supervision of certified teacher.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Certification:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Texas Educational Aide Certificate

  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  EXPERIENCE:

  • None
  • Some experience working with children preferred

  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
  • Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
  • Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
  • Escort children to and from various rooms.
  • Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request.
  • Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
  • Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  • Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
  • Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
  • Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
  • Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
  • Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Mental Demands:

  • Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.

  Physical demands/environmental factors:

  • Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
  • Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing.
  • Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

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