Position: Aide, ESL

Location:  La Porte High School

Instructional aide with speaking skills in Spanish. Assist teacher in classroom with instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate
• Associate's Degree or 48 or more college hours or ParaEducator Certification issued by LPISD, San Jacinto College, or other local educational entity 
• Bilingual (Spanish) 

Job Description:

Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s). Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements
• Work under the supervision of teacher(s)
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative guidelines, local board policy and state law
• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s)
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoopping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking 
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress

Other Information 

Apply online, including your resume and letter of interest. Three references must be provided and must include your current building principal or supervisor.

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Pay Grade: PG 1, 187 days

Minimum:  $12.04

Midpoint:   $14.50

Compensation based on job-like experience