District Level ESL CAS​/LL

Open until Filled (after 5-day required posting)

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Collaborate with campus and district administration and CAS/LL colleagues to develop plans, analyze data, and identify best practices that will support the District Mission. Lead/coach classroom teachers to ensure effective Tier I instruction through the PLC process that results in improved student performance on local and state assessments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of educational programs

Analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources

Problem-solving skills

Strong collaboration skills

Task-oriented and a self-starter

Ability to plan, schedule and support campuses, both administration and teachers, in a timely and efficient manner.

Work

Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting and standing; bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding; reaching

Lifting:
Lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)

Environment:
Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor under stress

Travel:
Frequent district-wide travel

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of successful teaching experience as evidenced through the Texas appraisal system

Experience teaching emergent bilingual students

Elementary experience preferred

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Work collaboratively and train campus staff on Amarillo ISD instructional initiatives and best practices in emerging bilingual education.

* Model/coach Amarillo ISD emerging bilingual instructional initiatives and best practices with campus staff in instructional settings to assure implementation with fidelity.

* Assist instructional leaders at the district and campus level in designing teaching/re-teaching activities to increase emerging bilingual students' ability to meet standards on STAAR, TELPAS and other assessments.

* Keep informed of new Emerging Bilingual teaching strategies and techniques and shares with campus instructional leaders and with teachers.

* Support campus based and district assessment development to ensure they are equitable and appropriate for emerging bilingual students.

* Participate in campus and district instructional development.

* Analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources including but not limited to walkthrough data, Eduphoria reports, program evaluation and State assessment reports.

* Support the campus and district in implementation of instructional management tools.

* Develop and maintain resources to support effective Tier I instruction for emerging bilinguals..

* Assist in the alignment, development, and revision of the Amarillo ISD scope and sequence with a focus on meeting the needs for emerging bilingual students.

* Assist educators in the planning and/or conducting of staff development activities related to implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), curriculum alignment, assessment lesson planning, design, and delivery.

* Assist in the implementation of a cohesive and comprehensive district-wide instructional delivery system, to include factors, such as state and district standards.

* Assist training on assessment practice for emerging bilingual students.

* Assist in training for emerging bilingual paraprofessionals.

* Assist in designing curriculum for newcomer students.

* Assist in providing training for parents of emerging bilingual students.

* Assist with training for community stakeholders.

* Assist in guiding the enrollment process for newcomer students.

* Provide Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) training for educators.

* Provide reviews for ESL and BIL teacher certification and provide Comprehensive Professional Development for teachers seeking to complete ESL/BIL certification.

* Manage software provided for emerging bilingual students and parents.

* Work directly with the District-level Academic Team on researching, developing and implementing best practices which support the District's goals and objectives related to effective classroom instruction for all students.

* Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.

* Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EVALUATION:
In accordance with state laws and Board policy.