Bilingual Specialist

Job Overview

Description/Notes: BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:
Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in promoting positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments in order to impact student achievement.

• Knowledge of bilingual and ESL programs.
• Knowledge of English Language Proficiencies Standards (ELPS).
• Knowledge and understanding of differentiation strategies, accommodations, and modifications that support second language learners acquisition.
• Knowledge of state assessments and accommodations allowed for English learners.
• Knowledge of LPAC requirements and compliance items related to English learners.
• Knowledge of TEKS.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
• Knowledge of effective curriculum design and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of the continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of building collaborative structures in the educational environment.
• Skill in the use of technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
• Skill in assisting with collection and interpretation of data to assist in adjustment of curriculum to support student learning.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to design and implement professional development for adult learners.
• Ability to develop professional trust and rapport to effectively coach teachers to improvement.
• Ability to collaboratively locate and obtain instructional materials to support the aligned curriculum.
• Ability to collaboratively employ a systems-perspective to maximize attainment of learning goals.
• Ability to assist in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem solving.
• Ability to assist in design, delivery, and integration of curriculum.
• Ability to collaboratively analyze trends and lead improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaboratively plan, organize, and deliver quality professional development.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Strong background in PLC facilitation, lesson planning with teachers, and assessment creation.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification with Bilingual/ESL supplement.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.