Aide - ESL (Secondary)

Katy Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD MAYDE CREEK JUNIOR HIGH in Houston, Texas is seeking an Aide - ESL (Secondary) to support emergent bilingual students. Immediate start; duties include collaboration with the ESL team, core teachers, and monitoring EB progress.

The role requires organizing small group instruction, administering tests, and ensuring compliance with ESL policies. 187 workdays; non-exempt status; starting pay grade IS03.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus: 48 required or a ParaPro score of 464.
• High school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• Ability to work with students and staff and meet deadlines.
• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area and special education teachers to meet EB students’ needs.
• Provide targeted small group instruction based on language levels.
• Implement ESL program model in line with district policies for EBs.
• Administer oral and written tests for EB students as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality and participate in professional development.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Work with students and staff

Meet deadlines

Education

Title I campus: 48 college hours

Non-Title I campus: high school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional aide certificate required after employment

Tools

Personal computer

Copier

Printer

Job description

Aide - ESL (Secondary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959729

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 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]