Aide - ESL (JH)

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District's HASKETT JUNIOR HIGH in Katy, Texas seeks an ESL Aide to support emergent bilingual students. You will collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher and core content-area staff to provide ESL services, administer tests, maintain confidentiality, and help manage a flexible schedule.

This is a 187-day, non-exempt paraprofessional role (Pay Grade IS03) starting immediately; requires college hours or ParaPro test; a paraprofessional certificate is required

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.
• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area teachers 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 and written tests for EB students as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with students andStaff

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Education

Paraprofessional aide certificate

Job description

Aide - ESL (JH)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899525
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 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 Updated: 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

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 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.

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]