Aide - ESL (Elementary)

Katy Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Mayde Creek Elementary in Houston seeks an Aide - ESL to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality English language support to elementary emergent bilingual students, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local ESL requirements.

Open to individuals with college hours or a diploma, fluent English, and ability to work with students and staff; Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both oral and written English required.
• Spanish oral and written fluency preferred.
• Ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• Strong organizational skills.
• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area teachers and special education teachers to meet EB students’ linguistic and academic needs.
• Facilitate targeted small group instruction based on EB students’ language proficiency levels and needs.
• Implement the state and district ESL program model in alignment with policies for EB students.
• Administer oral and written tests for EB students as needed, including EL Testing Center rotations.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for EB student language instruction and research-based practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish welcome

Student & staff collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

46+ college hours or ParaPro 464 (Title I)

HS diploma or GED (Non-Title I)

Paraprofessional aide certificate

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 forTitle I campus48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED required forNon-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.

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 forTitle I campus48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours, high school diploma or GED required forNon-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]