Bilingual Teacher

Donna Independent School District PS Garza Elementary - Donna, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5963167

Final date to receive applications: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Bilingual Teacher

Wage/Hour
Status:Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Campus Principal

Approved by: Superintendent

Summary

Assist bilingual program students attain bilingualism and biliteracy in the partner language as well as English. Enable EB students to develop literacy and academic skills through the integrated use of content-based language instructional methods to become proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the home or partner language and English. Support EB students in the mastery of grade level reading and language arts knowledge and skills in the home or partner language and in English, along with mathematics, science, and social studies knowledge and skills.

Provide ongoing instruction in literacy and academic content through content-based language instruction in both bilingual program languages. Continuously address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of EB students.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Bilingual or ESL Certification (secondary) according to assignment

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practice for content-based language instruction/sheltered instruction

Knowledge of Commissioner’s Rules (Chapter 89) Adaptations for Special Populations

Knowledge of English Language Proficiency Standards

Strong knowledge of Internet and web-related technology

Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop relationships and maintain consistent contact with student, parents, and colleagues Ability to support students with computer set-up, navigation, and technology issues

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience Experience working with emergent bilingual students (preferred)

• Develop and implement lesson plans for learning that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as Prepare lessons that reflect linguistic accommodations for differences in individual emergent bilingual students. Follow the Emergent Bilingual instructional framework/model during lesson planning and instruction.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of emergent bilingual students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of emergent bilingual students’ learning styles and use results to plan instructional
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers and teachers of other special programs (SpEd, 504, MTSS, GT, Migrant, etc… to modify curricula as needed for emergent bilingual special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504 plans, and/or MTSS plans.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods…