Aide - Pre-Kindergarten/ESL

MCELWAIN ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD MCELWAIN ELEMENTARY in Katy, Texas, seeks a Paraprofessional Aide for Pre-K and ESL support. The role provides classroom assistance under teacher direction, including instructional support and materials preparation.

Open to candidates with a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work with students and teachers; Paraprofessional certificate required after hire. This on-site role operates for 187 duty days and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Title I campus: 48 college hours required or ParaPro score 464.
• Ability to work with students and teachers.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• School office experience or volunteer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state, and local policies for pre-kindergarten programs.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Assist in the teaching/learning process with individuals and small groups.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in administering and scoring objective assessments.
• Maintain flexibility in duties and align with district goals.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
• Supervise individual and small group activities as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Student interaction

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Deadlines

Office experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional aide certificate (upon employment)

48 college hours or ParaPro score 464

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Title I campus: 48 college hours required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

Ability to work with students and teachers

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

School office experience or volunteer experience preferred

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed

Primary Purpose:

Provide assistance in classroom as directed by teacher(s)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to pre-kindergarten programs.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Assist in the teaching/learning process of working with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce skills as directed by the teacher.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Ability to assist in administering and scoring objective assessment instruments.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in the performance of required duties.
• Ability to place district goals above personal goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
• Supervise individual and small group activities as directed by the teacher.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Moderate lifting, standing, stooping, and bending.

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.

Aide - Pre-Kindergarten/ESL

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5946692

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

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]