Bilingual Paraprofessional

Seguin Independent School District; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Seguin Independent School District seeks a Bilingual/ESL Instructional Aide at Barnes Middle School to support teachers and manage classroom activities.

Requires an Associate Degree or 2 years of college (48 hours), and the ability to communicate in English and with the home language; must apply for TEA Instructional Aide Certification. Reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Must have TEA Instructional Aide Certification or be eligible to apply for one as required by TEA.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual communication in English and home language.
• General knowledge of office equipment and assisting with clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings and special events.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of the language placement tests.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of LPAC paperwork.
• Carries out other responsibilities as may be assigned by principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Home Language

Ability to work with children

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

Two years of college (48 hrs) from an Institute of Higher Education

Certificate of Qualification for Paraprofessionals

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  BARNES MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOB TITLE:

Bilingual/ ESL Instructional Aide

REPORTS TO:

Principal

PAY GRADE:

Clerical

DEPT / SCHOOL:

Campus

DAYS EMPLOYED:

187

EXEMPTION:

Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED:

Oct. 2026

Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of the classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate Degree

2 years of college (48 hrs) from an Institute of Higher Education

Or hold a Certificate of Qualification for Paraprofessionals

*Must apply for TEA Instructional Aide Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate with adults and children in both English and the Home Language

General knowledge of office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. 1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
2. 2. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. 3. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
4. 4. Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
5. 5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day.
6. 6. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
7. 7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
8. 8. Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
9. 9. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
10. 10. Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings and special events.
11. 11. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
12. 12. Assist with the administration and scoring of the language placement tests.
13. 13. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of LPAC paperwork.
14. 14. Carries out other responsibilities as may be assigned by principal.
15. 15. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively in both English and home language (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting

Other: Supervise loading and unloading of students from vehicles.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.
SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.