East Central ISD

Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant

5 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationSan Antonio/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2192
    • Position Type:
      Support Staff/ Bilingual/ESL Assistant

    • Date Posted:
      5/8/2025

    • Location:
      Legacy Middle School

    • Date Available:
      2025-2026 School Year

    • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

    • Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
    • Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
    • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
    • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
    • Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
    • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
    • Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
    • Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside, and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and outside duty.
    • Keep the teacher informed of the special needs or problems of individual students.
    • Participate in staff development on SIOP, ELPS, and Dual Language strategies and other training programs to improve job performance.
    • Have regular attendance.
    • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the supplemental position.
    • 48 college hours with some emphasis on child growth or development or related area
    • Treasuring our Paraprofessionals Certificate
    • EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
      Job Announcement
      Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant

      The position of a Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant will be available at East Central ISD for the 2025-2026 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until the position is filled.

      POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Assist ESL teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

      ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
      1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
      2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
      3. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
      4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
      5. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
      6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
      7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
      8. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside, and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and outside duty.
      9. Keep the teacher informed of the special needs or problems of individual students.
      10. Participate in staff development on SIOP, ELPS, and Dual Language strategies and other training programs to improve job performance.
      11. Have regular attendance.
      12. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the supplemental position.
      Note: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all minimum requirements will be screened.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
      Educational/Certification:
      High school graduate or equivalent
      Must have one of the following:
      • 48 college hours with some emphasis on child growth or development or related area
      • Treasuring our Paraprofessionals Certificate
      Educational Aide Certificate
      Special Knowledge/Skills:
      Perform duties with minimum supervision
      Be fluent in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing

      EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, standard instructional equipment

      WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Work with frequent interruptions. Moderate amounts of standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and walking. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Work inside and outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise. Normal classroom environment.

      PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 Days
      SALARY: Paraprofessional Pay Grade 202, SCE and/or SCE-Bilingual Education Allotment

      Roland Toscano
      Superintendent of Schools
      •An Equal Opportunity Employer•


  • About the company

      East Central Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas