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 Bachelor’s 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