Aide - Elementary (English/Spanish)

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a Paraprofessional Aide at an elementary campus to collaborate with the ESL team and teachers to provide high-quality ESL support for emergent bilingual students. This role requires English fluency and preferred Spanish language skills, with duties across instruction, testing, and coordination.

The position is non-exempt, with 187 duty days and a focus on meeting deadlines while supporting students and staff.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Spanish oral and written fluency preferred.
• Ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area teachers to support EB students' needs.
• Facilitate targeted small group instruction based on language proficiency.
• Implement ESL program model in line with policies for EB students.
• Administer oral and written tests as needed, rotation at EL Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning for EB language instruction.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

ParaPro / Title I requirements

HS diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certificate after hire

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To:Principal of Assigned School

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:IS03

Date Revised: 02/2026

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus

Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Fluent in both oral and written English

Spanish oral and written fluency preferred

Ability to work with students and staff

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teacher(s) to provide high-quality ESL support to elementary emergent bilingual (EB) students ensuring compliance with and alignment to federal, state and local policies and ESL program requirements.

Major Duties and 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 student needs.
• Understand and implement the state and district’s ESL program model in alignment with policies, rules, and regulations regarding EB students.
• Administer oral and written tests to EB students as needed, including serving on a rotational basis at the EL (English Learner) Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in job-related skills including content-based language instruction (CBLI) and research-based practices for EB students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, and printer.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines, and technical problems/delays. Occasional changes in working hours for professional development and other events. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling and pushing; prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting over ten pounds. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

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

Aide - Elementary (English/Spanish)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971028

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To:Principal of Assigned School

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:IS03

Date Revised: 02/2026

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus

Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Fluent in both oral and written English

Spanish oral and written fluency preferred

Ability to work with students and staff

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

School experience or volunteer experience preferred

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teacher(s) to provide high-quality ESL support to elementary emergent bilingual (EB) students ensuring compliance with and alignment to federal, state and local policies and ESL program requirements.

Major Duties and 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 student needs.
• Understand and implement the state and district’s ESL program model in alignment with policies, rules, and regulations regarding EB students.
• Administer oral and written tests to EB students as needed, including serving on a rotational basis at the EL (English Learner) Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in job-related skills including content-based language instruction (CBLI) and research-based practices for EB students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, and printer.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines, and technical problems/delays. Occasional changes in working hours for professional development and other events. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling and pushing; prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting over ten pounds. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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