Aide - ESL (English/Spanish)

KING ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

King Elementary in Katy, Texas is seeking an ESL aide to support emergent bilingual students. You will collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality ESL support aligned with federal, state, and local policies.

The role emphasizes implementing the ESL program model, administering assessments, and maintaining student confidentiality while meeting deadlines and participating in ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Spanish oral and written fluency preferred.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• College hours for Title I campus or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish fluency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Paraprofessional aide certificate

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro test score 464 or Title I college hours

Job description

Aide - ESL (English/Spanish)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920047
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 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]