Coordinator-Bilingual​/ESL

Coordinator-Bilingual/ESL

Position Type:

Administration/Coordinator BIL/ESL

Date Posted:

4/11/2025

Location:

Admn Annex

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Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Coordinator of Bilingual and ESL CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Bilingual, ESL, and Foreign Languages PAY GRADE: ADM 5 / 220 Days

LOCATION:

Administration DATE REVISED: 4/14/2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Support the effective implementation of bilingual and ESL instruction for grades PreK-12. Coach and support Bilingual/ESL teachers in applying second language acquisition strategies to help Emergent Bilingual students (EBs) and immigrant students achieve English proficiency and meet state academic standards. Implement innovative, research-based instructional programs and collaborate with campus leadership to enhance dual-language instruction and biliteracy development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree in education administration, curriculum and instruction, or teaching from

an accredited university or college

* Principal's certification (preferred)

* Knowledge of T-TESS Dimension and Domain

* Bilingual/ESL certification with a strong background in bilingual education

* Must be eligible for employment in the United States

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Academically Proficient in English and Spanish

* Strong knowledge of Bilingual/ESL/ESOL Program Models

* Leadership and facilitation skills (teachers, parents, and staff)

* Intermediate to high knowledge of word processor, database, and desktop publishing

* * Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language

Proficiency Standards (ELPS)

* Knowledge of LPAC Procedures

* Knowledge of PEIMS coding of EBs

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching in bilingual, ESL, and/or foreign language programs.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

* Coordinate with the Bilingual and ESL Languages Department Director to provide strategic and ongoing support for Bilingual/ESL/ESOL teachers and instructional aides at each campus.

* Coordinate the initiation and implementation of new programs within assigned divisions of the department, applying research findings to develop and refine program guidelines and procedures.

* Provide leadership in assessing needs and establishing measurable objectives for assigned programs, divisions, or units.

* Ensure Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in bilingual programs receive appropriate instruction in both languages across all content areas, as required by the specific bilingual program model implemented in the district.

* Utilize multiple student assessment measures to inform instructional intervention strategies and accelerated instructional placement.

* Coordinate with counselors to ensure that English Learners (EBs) are scheduled with the appropriate certified teachers in alignment with their academic needs.

* Work collaboratively with campus teams to form study groups that review current literature and identify significant research related to second language acquisition programs and curricula.

* Serve as a resource for teachers in content areas and in the use of Academics in the Second Language program materials, texts, and software.

* Collaborate with campus teams and university partners to recruit and enroll teachers in Bilingual/ESL/ESOL certification programs.

* Assist in the planning and implementation of Teacher Summer Institutes, as applicable.

* Assist in the development and maintenance of a system for the continuous formal evaluation of assigned divisions or units, focusing on their impact on the overall program.

* Prepare and disseminate information about program services to school personnel, public and private agencies, the community, and professional organizations.

* Help develop and maintain a system for collecting data for audit purposes and to support program development and the use of materials and equipment.

* Support the Curriculum Department with major district wide staff development initiatives, conferences, and other instructional endeavors, including assigned curriculum areas.

* Analyze data (e.g., RDAs, STAAR, local assessments, criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments) to ensure student needs are met and instructional support is effectively provided.

* Develop an action plan to improve student achievement based on various data sources; this plan should include professional development, classroom support, and administrative assistance.

* Ensure district compliance with all state and federal regulations and timelines related to bilingual, ESL, and foreign language programs.

* Maintain comprehensive records (e.g., sign-in sheets, agendas, handouts) of professional development sessions attended by teachers, parents, and administrators.

* Assist in completing all necessary reports for the Bilingual/ESL/ESOL and targeted instructional programs.

* Collaborate with the Bilingual/ESL Director to conduct surveys, focus groups, and other evaluation activities.

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