ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• The primary role of the instructional specialist will be to work directly with teachers to improve instruction in areas related to improving ELL student performance district-wide.

Note: This is an ESSER funded position, which will conclude in June 2024.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Texas Teacher Certification with credentials in ESL/Bilingual
• Bilingual, preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years teaching experience in ESL/Bilingual
• Master's degree from accredited institution
• Minimum of two years leadership experience in ESL/Bilingual

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Model effective teaching strategies through demonstration teaching in classrooms

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Utilize good communication and interpersonal skills

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Possess a broad knowledge regarding curriculum content and Bilingual/ESL teaching strategies with specific content knowledge at multiple levels of instruction
• Demonstrate success in improving student achievement as measured by class success/failure rate in ESL and core subjects, STAAR and TELPAS results, and improved graduation rate for ELL students
• Experience in providing accommodations for linguistically diverse students and immigrants
• Display a strong ability to work independently as a self starter with excellent time management skills
• Research innovative ELL programs and research-based strategies for ELLs
• Assist the World Languages Director in evaluating supplemental extended day language programs (GEMS).
• Oversee program-specific curriculum planning, writing, development and implementation and seek to create integration with the mainstream curriculum

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Exhibit a high proficiency in computer usage and instructional technology
• Assist the World Languages Director with the purchase and selection of supplemental resources

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Foster strong school-home relations for parents of students in Bilingual/ESL classrooms

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Provide assistance and support to both new and experienced teachers through on-site individual and group staff development
• Assist the World Languages Director in planning and conducting staff development sessions for subject area teachers with ELLs both during and after the school day
• Obtain training in strategies for special needs students (Dyslexia, 504, G/T, immigrants)

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Collaborate in the writing and/or adapting of curriculum for classrooms providing language services
• Provide training, follow up and coaching around department initiatives such as sheltered instruction and English proficiency

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director - World Languages