Emergent Bilingual Support Educational Associate
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Note: This position is funded through Title III Part A English Language Acquisition Language Enhancement. This position is fully grant-funded Title III and is not guaranteed for continuation beyond the 2025-2026 school year.
Primary Purpose:
The Middle School Bilingual Teaching Assistant supports emergent bilingual students in developing academic English content comprehension and biliteracy across subject areas. The role emphasizes academic vocabulary study skills and social-emotional support for students transitioning to secondary-level academics.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Must successfully pass MISD para test
48 College Hours/Associate or Bachelors degree preferred
Fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written).
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and adolescent development.
- Ability to support academic language and literacy across content areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate middle school learners.
- Organizational skills to manage student materials and learning supports.
- Commitment to equity inclusion and cultural responsiveness.
Experience:
Experience working with adolescents preferred.
Background in supporting bilingual or ESL students highly preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
Academic and Instructional Support
- Assist teachers in implementing ESL and bilingual instructional strategies aligned with TEKS and ELPS.
- Provide small-group or one-on-one tutoring in English and Spanish for core subjects such as reading writing math science and social studies.
- Support students with academic vocabulary development reading comprehension and writing organization.
- Help students understand and complete assignments by clarifying instructions and translating materials when appropriate.
- Prepare bilingual instructional resources and visual supports to aid content comprehension.
Language and Cultural Development
- Support students in developing academic English proficiency while maintaining pride in their home language and culture.
- Model effective communication in both English and Spanish promoting code-switching as a learning tool.
- Assist in implementing language acquisition strategies such as sentence frames vocabulary scaffolds and interactive activities.
Student Support and Engagement
- Build strong relationships with middle school learners promoting motivation and confidence.
- Provide organizational and study skills support to help students navigate multiple teachers and classes.
- Supervise students in classrooms hallways and common areas as assigned.
- Support behavior management systems and positive interventions.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work with ESL teachers content-area teachers counselors and interventionists to address linguistic and academic needs.
- Communicate with families in both English and Spanish to share academic and behavioral progress.
- Participate in ongoing professional learning in adolescent language acquisition sheltered instruction and culturally responsive practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Professional Conduct:
- Maintain professional interactions with staff parents community and visitors.
- Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
- Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Demonstrates respect courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
- Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Equipment used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
Lifting (15-44 pounds)
Carrying (15-44 pounds)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Exposure to noise
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
