Instructional Specialist – World Languages

PRIMARY 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. 

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

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