Aide - ESL

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD CARDIFF JUNIOR HIGH in Katy, Texas, seeks an ESL Aide to support secondary emergent bilingual students and collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to ensure compliance with ESL program requirements.

The role involves targeted small group instruction, administering tests, protecting student confidentiality, and ongoing professional development to implement CBLI and ESL policies.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus 48 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

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 language proficiency levels and student needs.
• Understand and implement the state and district ESL program model in alignment with policies and regulations regarding EBs.
• Administer oral and written tests to EB students, including serving on a rotational basis at the EL Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in CBLI and ESL best practices for EBs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Deadline adherence

School/volunteer experience

Education

Title I campus: 48 college hours

ParaPro test score 464

Non-Title I campus: high school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional aide 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 Updated:02/2026

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus 48 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

Ability to work with students and staff

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

School experience or volunteer experience preferred

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 secondary 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 EBs.
• 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 EBs.
• 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 - ESL

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Job Details

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]