Aide - ESL (JH)

Young World Physical Education; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking an Aide - ESL (JH) to support secondary emergent bilingual students under the supervision of the ESL and core content teachers. This role requires collaboration, flexibility, and adherence to ESL program policies.

Starting date is immediate; position is full-time with 187 duty days and non-exempt status. Ideal candidates have Title I/Paraprofessional credentials or college hours and strong organizational skills.

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 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 Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in job-related skills including CBLI and research-based practices for EBs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student collaboration

Flexible schedule

Experience/volunteer in school

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

College hours for Title I campus 48

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional aide certificate

Job description

Aide - ESL (JH)

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5877255

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 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 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

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]

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