Emergent Bilingual Support Specialist, Elementary

Job Title

Emergent Bilingual Teacher

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university (preferred)

Certification in bilingual education (preferred) or ESL certification

Texas certification in elementary education

Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as an emergent bilingual classroom teacher

Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others

Terms of Employment:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

193 days

Salary:

$66,267/IA-3

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers to provide targeted support and interventions for emergent bilingual (EB) students.

Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers in the planning and implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), TEKS, and district curriculum to differentiate instruction for EB students.

Utilize STAAR, TELPAS, and district data to develop campus action plans to improve the academic progress and achievement for EB students.

Facilitate training on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and linguistic accommodations to build teacher capacity and support differentiated instruction for EB students.

Serve as a liaison between the campus and district to support the alignment of the emergent bilingual program.

Coach emergent bilingual teachers in implementing individualized linguistic accommodations aligned with the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Collaborate with the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to assist in the identification, placement, linguistic accommodations, evaluation, reclassification, and monitoring of EB students.

Participate in district trainings and professional development focused on supporting EB students.

Ensure compliance with state statues and requirements for EB students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

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

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
Frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Application Information:

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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