ESL Aide

Position Type:

Clerical/Paraprofessional Support/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

1/9/2026

Location:

Stafford Middle School

Date Available:

01/10/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Description:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom instruction/activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of Bilingual or ESL certified teacher. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Job Summary:

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments

2. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom

3. Assist teacher with maintenance of administrative records and prepare required reports

4. Provides language support to EL students in core subject areas

5. Assist in the preparation and presentation of lessons under the supervision of teacher of record

6. Assist in obtaining books and materials ready for instruction in bilingual or ESL classes

7. Works with students one-on-one, administer make-up tests, answer questions and provide extra skills practice as assigned by teacher of record

8. Repeats or rephrases directions and checks to ensure student understanding

9. Know students' names and interests to make class lessons more relevant

10. Assist in the preparation of strategies and materials to help scaffold vocabulary development and lesson reinforcement under teacher's direction

Student Management

11. Assist teacher to configure the class into teams, groups or pairs for special activities

12. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups

13. Serves as a facilitator during learning activities to ensure student engagement

14. Assist the teacher of record with student issues that may prevent student from learning

15. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom

16. Function as a liaison between classroom teacher and student

17. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Other

18. Assist with Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) recordkeeping, filing and data/document collection

19. Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district

20. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance

21. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned

22. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district/campus personnel

23. Assess students with languages other than English with state approved language identification tests (i.e. IPT)

24. Maintain confidentiality

25. Must be team oriented and able to assist in the care and safety of all special needs children on the campus

26. Assume responsibility for maintaining classroom routine in the absence of the teacher

27. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance

28. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel

29. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously

30. Support and follow administrative and Board policy

31. Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way

32. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and provide customer service

33. Regular attendance is required.

34. Perform all other duties as assigned by teacher of record or Multilingual/ESL Programs Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Tools/Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, video equipment, peripherals, and audiovisual equipment

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Occasional lifting and moving of moderate to heavy objects up to 35 pounds

Repetitive hand motions

Prolonged use of computer

Steady phone interactions

Frequent sitting

Environmental Factors:

Occasional district and statewide travel

Occasional prolonged and irregular ours

Occasional working alone

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (Required)

Associate degree or 60 hours from an accredited college or university (Preferred)

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of two-year's experience working with children (Preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Bilingual (Preferred)

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Maintain emotional control under stress

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Salary: PAY GRADE P01

Compensation Plan