MLP Language Development Coach @ O'Donnell Middle School

2026‑2027 MLP Language Development Coach @ O'Donnell Middle School

School District: Alief Independent School District, O'Donnell Middle School, Houston, Texas

Job : 5787054

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,100 Per Year

To provide supplemental instructional support to Teachers of Emergent Bilingual students to build instructional capacity through professional development, modeling, observation, and debriefing protocols.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised.
• Valid ESL Certification at the appropriate grade level.

• Special
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  English proficiency (oral and literacy); bilingual preferred.
• Multiple grade‑level experience preferred (middle and high school).
• Proficient in T‑TESS.
• Knowledge of Language Development and best practices for instructing ELLs.
• Instructional leadership skills and experience.
• Knowledge of the district’s Dual Language Program (middle school).
• Knowledge of the district’s ESL program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, DMAC, Excel, and presentation platforms.
• Knowledge and ability to use a Learning Management System.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years classroom teaching experience as a teacher of emergent bilinguals.
• Multiple grade‑level experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of sheltered instruction.
• Experience with the Effective Schools Framework.

• Serve as instructional support for teachers of emergent bilinguals with planning, modeling, coaching, observations, and debriefing activities.
• Assist the ESL Specialist with progress monitoring to improve EB instruction and monitor intervention effectiveness.

• Collaborate with content specialists to serve as an instructional coach for ESL/EB teachers.
• Partner with District MLP specialist to align district and campus goals.
• Work cooperatively with campus leaders to meet the needs of EB students.

• Provide campus professional development as directed by the principal and district to address the needs of EB students.
• Attend district ESL meetings.
• Attend district professional development trainings for ESL leaders.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain appropriate technology competence for current and future needs.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non‑Supervisor Personnel.

Tools/Equipment: Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals.

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and mouse use; occasional reaching; may require climbing stairs and reaching overhead.

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Environment: Possible district‑wide travel; all campuses temperature controlled with hard‑surface floors; may work irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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