Aide - ESL (Elementary)

MAYDE CREEK ELEMENTARY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD MAYDE CREEK ELEMENTARY - Houston, Texas is seeking an ESL Aide to support elementary emergent bilingual students. The role collaborates with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality ESL services and ensure compliance with policies.

Starting immediately, the position is non-exempt (IS03) with 187 duty days. Requires Title I campus hours or a diploma/GED for non-Title I, plus paraprofessional certification.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus: 48 required or ParaPro score 464.
• Non-Title I campus requires a high school diploma or GED and paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core teachers and special education to meet EB students’ needs.
• Facilitate targeted small group instruction based on language levels.
• Implement ESL program model in alignment with district policies.
• Administer oral/written tests for EB students as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality and participate in professional learning.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral and written English fluency

Student engagement

Organizational skills

Deadline adherence

Education

48 college hours Title I campus

High school diploma or GED

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 - ESL (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984669
Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

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]