FEDERALLY FUNDED: A portion of the salary for this position is paid with federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to federal funds.
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
The primary role of the instructional specialist will be to work directly with teachers and campus instructional leaders to improve instruction in areas related to improving EB/ELL student performance district-wide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Texas Teacher’s Certification with credentials in ESL/Bilingual preferred
- Master’s degree from accredited institution preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of five years teaching experience in ESL/Bilingual
- Minimum of two years leadership experience in ESL/Bilingual
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills
- Exhibits a high proficiency in computer usage and instructional technology
- Knowledge of instruction to support ESL/Bilingual students
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT:
- Models effective teaching strategies through demonstration teaching in classrooms
- 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/Bilingual and core subjects, STAAR and TELPAS results, and improved graduation rate for EB/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 EB/ELL programs and research-based strategies for EB/ELL students
- Assists the World Languages Director in evaluating supplemental language programs
- Oversees programs-specific curriculum planning, writing, development and implementation and seek to create integration with the mainstream curriculum
- Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in Bilingual ESL classrooms
- Perform program-related data-keeping tasks.
II. OTHER DUTIES:
- Assists the Bilingual/ESL Director with the purchase and selection of supplemental resources
- 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 teachers with EB/ELL students both during and after the school day
- Obtains training in strategies for special needs students (Dyslexia, 504, G/T, Immigrants, etc)
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance, which may include travel.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of World Languages
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
IV. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS:
- Personal computer/laptop, tablet, printer, copier, scanner, and phone.
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.)
- Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
- Online Applications (Canve, etc.)
V. WORKING CONDITIONS:
MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment, carts.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.
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