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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Texas Teacher’s Certification with credentials in ESL/Bilingual preferred
Experience:
Minimum of five years teaching experience in ESL/Bilingual
Master’s degree from accredited institution preferred
Minimum of two years leadership experience in ESL/Bilingual
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Models effective teaching strategies through demonstration teaching in classrooms
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Possesses a broad knowledge regarding curriculum content and Bilingual/ESL teaching strategies with specific content knowledge at multiple levels of instruction
Demonstrates 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
Displays a strong ability to work independently as a self starter with excellent time management skills
Researches innovative ELL programs and research-based strategies for ELLs
Assists the World Languages Director in evaluating supplemental extended day language programs
Oversees programs-specific curriculum planning, writing, development and implementation and seek to create integration with the mainstream curriculum
ADMINSTRATION AND FISCAL.FACILITIES MANAGEMNT
Exhibits a high proficiency in computer usage and instructional technology
Assists the Bilingual/ESL Director with the purchase and selection of supplemental resources
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in Bilingual ESL classrooms
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOMENT
Provides assistance and support to both new and experienced teachers through on-site individual and group staff development
Assists the World Languages Director in planning and conducting staff development sessions for subject area teaches with ELLs both during and after the school day
Obtains training in strategies for special needs students (Dyslexia, 504, G/T, Immigrants)
MISCELLANEOUS
Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of World Languages