Aide - ESL

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aide - ESL collaborates with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality ESL support to secondary emergent bilingual (EB) students. The role helps ensure compliance with and alignment to federal, state, and local policies and ESL program requirements.

Requirements

• For a Title I campus: 48 college hours or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• For a non-Title I campus: college hours and a high school diploma or GED.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• Ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area teachers and special education teachers to ensure EB students’ linguistic and academic needs are met.
• Facilitate targeted small-group instruction based on EB students’ language proficiency levels and individual needs.
• Understand and implement the state and district ESL program model in alignment with policies, rules, and regulations regarding EBs.
• Administer oral and written tests to EB students as needed, including serving on a rotational basis at the EL Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities to develop job-related skills, including content-based language instruction (CBLI) and research-based practices for EBs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED