Aide - Elementary (English/Spanish)

Reports To: Principal of Assigned School

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Date Revised: 02/2026

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

Fluent in both oral and written English

Spanish oral and written fluency preferred

Ability to work with students and staff

Ability to manage a flexible schedule

School experience or volunteer experience preferred

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Campus EB Specialist, ESL teacher, and core content-area teacher(s) to provide high-quality ESL support to elementary emergent bilingual (EB) students ensuring compliance with and alignment to federal, state and local policies and ESL program requirements.

Major Duties and 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.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, and printer.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines, and technical problems/delays. Occasional changes in working hours for professional development and other events. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling and pushing; prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting over ten pounds. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

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.