ESL Paraprofessional - Secondary Language Support

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD seeks an Aide - ESL (Secondary) to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers, delivering high-quality ESL support to secondary emergent bilingual students and ensuring compliance with ESL program requirements.

The role emphasizes working with EB students, instrumental in targeted instruction and collaboration, with a focus on organizational skills and meeting deadlines in a school setting.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus 48 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.
• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

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.

Skills

Student interaction

Flexible scheduling

Organizational skills

Deadlines

School/volunteer experience preferred

Education

Title I campus 48 hours/ParaPro 464

Non-Title I campus: HS diploma or GED

Paraprofessional aide certificate

Job description

Katy ISD seeks an Aide - ESL (Secondary) to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teachers, delivering high-quality ESL support to secondary emergent bilingual students and ensuring compliance with ESL program requirements.

The role emphasizes working with EB students, instrumental in targeted instruction and collaboration, with a focus on organizational skills and meeting deadlines in a school setting.