AIDE, ESL-ES

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Houston is looking for a dedicated ESL Aide for elementary students. The role requires assisting in supervision and instruction while also monitoring student progress. Applicants need a minimum of 48 college credit hours from an accredited institution and are preferred to have an Associate’s Degree, alongside at least one year of experience working with children. The position is full-time, demanding emotional control, and may involve some lifting, requiring effective communication and clerical skills.

Qualifications

• 48 hours of college coursework required, preferably with an Associate’s Degree or higher.
• One or more years of experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in the instructional setting.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and appropriate personnel to evaluate students’ progress.
• Monitor individual students in the classroom.

Skills

Clerical skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university

Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days per year: 187

JOB TITLE: English for Speakers of Other Language (ESL) Aide, Elementary

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

PAY GRADE: Para 1

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the ESL Aide is to assist in the supervision and instruction of ESL students.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university
• Pass Spring Independent School District’s NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (Tests are administered after the recommendation for hire)

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• One+ years experience working with children

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Clerical skills
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist teacher in the instructional setting
• Confer with teachers, parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress
• Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining student files
• Monitor individual students in classroom
• Provide linguistic support to students in the content area classes
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING/SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following:

Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending, reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require some lifting no more than 10lbs. Overtime is required as necessary.

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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required