Language Acquisition Specialist - Title III General Interest

Position: Language Acquisition Specialist - Title III - All Levels (General Interest)
Reports To

Assigned Campus Principal

Work Year Days

184 days, this is a 1-year position for the  school year

Salary

Actual salary will be calculated based upon experience

Primary Purpose

To support students in acquiring English language skills, and developing teacher capacity to meet the needs of English learners in all modes of schooling.

Work Year: 184 days - This is a 1-year position for the  school year

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate covering all grade levels on assigned campus

ESL certification Special Knowledge/

Skills:

General knowledge of core content area curriculum and instruction

Extensive understanding of second language acquisition

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Spanish preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Run parent presentations for the parents of EB students.

Conduct both formal and informational meetings about ESL and Bilingual programs, and educate parents about the differences in both programs, including instruction, learning environment, and both short-term and long-term benefits.

Develop campus training, in collaboration with the ESL and BE department, for culturally responsive practices for teachers and administrators.

Develop campus training to meet with parents regarding specific goals for progress monitoring.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of sheltered instruction, professional learning, and parent engagement in the school setting.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of a home library system in English and Spanish when applicable based on home language.

Conduct home visits with campus administration.

Develop the capacity of campuses to serve immigrant students effectively by utilizing interpreters, and supporting intervention for SIFE students.

Attend collaborative meetings with the ESL and BE department.

Prepare deliverable pieces of parent nights to facilitate the implementation of the parent night.

Develop the capacity of campuses to implement culturally responsive teaching practices.

Collaborate with Title, ESL, and BE central administration to embed culturally responsive and immigrant accessible learning experiences into the curriculum during curriculum writing.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals.

FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.