ESL Aide-Secondary

Position: Classroom Aide Assignment: Language Acquisition Aide- Secondary (ESL Aide) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Assigned Campus Principal Pay Grade: IS331/187 Days Dept./School: BIL/ESL Department/ Assigned Campus Date Revised: Fall 2025 Primary Purpose: Provide linguistic support to English Learners in content area classrooms under the supervision of certified teachers. Qualifications: Minimum Education/Certification: Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate Minimum 48 hours at institute of higher learning or Associate degree or passed local or state assessment tool Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience: Two years previous successful experience working with children. Experience in a public education environmental preferred Ability to work well with children acquiring a second language. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions independently. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Google Applications for Education preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Provide opportunities for individual and small groups of students to speak and write in a low-stress environment Repeat English to students at a slow, comprehensible pace. (assignment directions, important announcements, etc.) Check for student understanding Provide visual cues for unfamiliar vocabulary by drawing, pointing out, or searching on technology Provide sentence frames for students to use as they respond in English Communicate with students and help them communicate using simplified English, bilingual dictionaries and translation resources Take lesson notes for the student to copy or use as a reference Assist the student in planning for upcoming due dates and exams Communicate regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress and needs Participate in professional learning opportunities to improve job performance. Supervise students as required or needed throughout the school day to include inside and outside of the classroom when working with students acquiring a second language. Always maintain student confidentiality Work with parents in campus involvement activities such as parent classes, volunteerism, home to school connections, and campus family activities Uphold federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance Work cooperatively with classroom, campus, and district personnel Contribute to a positive and professional learning environment that is culturally proficient Engage in all job-related responsibilities in a way that aligns with and supports LISD's Four Cornerstones Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)] Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Frequent walking Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment. Work inside, may work outside, regular exposure to noise. Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions. OTHER: All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is an in-person job and is to be performed at the location specified. It does not qualify for remote work or work from home status. __ ___ Signature Date __ Print Name