Lead Specialist - Languages

Teacher/Professional
- District Office
- Specialist

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Open Date 08/14/2026

Closing Date

The salary for this position is partially paid with federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to federal funds.

The primary role of the World Languages Lead Specialist is to work directly with the Director of World Languages to provide leadership, collaboration, and coordination of all World Language Department programs and services. Additionally, the Lead Specialist will collaborate with district departments, campuses, and other World Language Department staff to enhance overall teacher effectiveness and student achievement for English Learners/EB students.

The Lead Specialist will support ongoing program implementation, including curriculum development, instructional tools and resources, selection of instructional materials, professional learning, and coordination of special instructional programs and initiatives. Furthermore, the Lead Specialist will assist with the campus instructional program, climate, culture, and operations for Emergent Bilingual students.

• Valid Texas teacher's certificate with credentials in ESL/Bilingual, preferred
• Master's degree from an accredited institution in curriculum and instruction or education leadership, preferred
• Mid-management or principal certification from an accredited institution, preferred

• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience in ESL/Bilingual.
• Minimum of three years of successful leadership experience managing instructional projects and programs.

• Thorough knowledge of best practices and high-yield strategies for students acquiring a second language.
• Thorough understanding of ESL/Bilingual programs and their effectiveness.
• Ability to provide leadership and a vision for comprehensive ESL/Bilingual education.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Capability to coordinate and lead staff development.
• In-depth understanding of technology and instructional applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in implementing and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to English Learners.
• Knowledge of district administrative policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of procedures, practices, and methods in planning, evaluating, and designing educational programs and services for English Learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with all levels of school staff, students, and stakeholders (internal and external).

• Apply research and data to enhance the content, sequence, and outcomes of teaching and learning in our ESL and Bilingual Programs.
• Stay informed about developments in instructional methodology, language development, learning theory, and curriculum trends.
• Provide guidance and leadership to campus and district staff on state standards, research, and evidence-based instructional practices in planning and designing instruction for ESL/Bilingual Programs.
• Model the design and facilitation of effective professional learning to support the overall implementation of the curriculum, use of technology tools, and effective teaching strategies, including job-embedded coaching, modeling, and demonstrations.
• Lead department staff in designing, developing, implementing, analyzing data and reports, and evaluating new instructional resources, tools, and materials to support classroom instruction.
• Coordinate cross-department programs and initiatives, including representing curriculum and instruction expectations related to curricular, extracurricular, summer school programs, and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage the instructional materials process based on state-issued proclamations through a systematic review and analysis process and schedule.

• Support a shared vision for the Department of World Languages and…