Elementary ESL Aide | Bilingual Support for EB Students

KING ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

King Elementary in Katy, Texas is seeking an ESL aide to support emergent bilingual students. You will collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality ESL support aligned with federal, state, and local policies.

The role emphasizes implementing the ESL program model, administering assessments, and maintaining student confidentiality while meeting deadlines and participating in ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Spanish oral and written fluency preferred.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• College hours for Title I campus or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus.

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 EB students.
• 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 EB students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish fluency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Paraprofessional aide certificate

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro test score 464 or Title I college hours

Job description

King Elementary in Katy, Texas is seeking an ESL aide to support emergent bilingual students. You will collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers to provide high-quality ESL support aligned with federal, state, and local policies.

The role emphasizes implementing the ESL program model, administering assessments, and maintaining student confidentiality while meeting deadlines and participating in ongoing professional learning opportunities.