Bilingual Instruction Aide for Emergent Learners

Kennedale ISD (Region 11); Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedale ISD is seeking an Emergent Bilingual Paraprofessional to support language acquisition and literacy for emergent bilingual students. Provides individual and small-group instruction, translation, and family communication under supervision.

Requires a Texas educational aide certificate, high school diploma/GED, and experience with students learning a second language. This role emphasizes classroom support, documentation, and adherence to district safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students learning a second language
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Use instructional strategies to provide language acquisition assistance to individuals and small groups.
• Record and maintain documentation of activities, strategies, and supports provided to students.
• Assist with administration of assessments related to language identification and progress monitoring.
• Provide translation and interpretation services.
• Assist with communication between school and families.
• Student Management: Notify classroom teacher or campus leadership of any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Other: Participate in professional development opportunities to improve job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Language acquisition support

Reading and writing support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Kennedale ISD is seeking an Emergent Bilingual Paraprofessional to support language acquisition and literacy for emergent bilingual students. Provides individual and small-group instruction, translation, and family communication under supervision.

Requires a Texas educational aide certificate, high school diploma/GED, and experience with students learning a second language. This role emphasizes classroom support, documentation, and adherence to district safety protocols.