ESL​/Bilingual Specialist @ Owens Intermediate

ESL/Bilingual Specialist (3 Positions) @ Owens Intermediate

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Coordinate the campus ESL programs including registration, instruction, assessments, training, and compliance.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university; valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised; valid ESL or Bilingual certification (must be Bilingual certified if assigned to Bilingual campuses);
  Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: English proficiency (oral and literacy skills);
  Bilingual preferred; trained in ELPS, TELPAS, and SIOP (3 day); instructional leadership skills and experience as well as T‑TESS:
  Proficient; understanding of the district’s Dual Language Program and ESL Program; understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing Emergent Bilinguals; proficient with Microsoft Office software and Cambium; 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.

• Lead campus bilingual (Early Exit and DL) and ESL programs.
• Provide supplemental professional development and coaching for staff to improve instruction for EB students within ESL and DL classes.
• Assist with selection and planning of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect learning styles and needs of EBs, immigrant children, and English speakers.
• Provide push‑in support and co‑teach lessons with classroom teachers as determined by the campus administrator.
• Work with small groups to provide supplementary language development instruction.
• Collect, maintain, and use data to improve EB instruction and programs.
• Assist the campus administrator in student grouping and assigning appropriate teachers for ELD, Reading/Language Arts, and content instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Partner with bilingual/ESL classroom teachers for planning, modeling, and implementing ELD instruction, ELPS, SIOP, bilingual and dual language framework.
• Support district goals, including a minimum of 4‑8 SIOP walks per week, teacher debriefs, peer‑to‑peer coaching, and teacher training/refreshers.
• Partner with ELD interventionist to align district, campus goals, and ESL action plan.
• Conduct assessments for diagnostic and progress monitoring.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers and campus leaders to meet individual student needs.
• Advise teachers on accommodations for EBs and English speakers.
• Coordinate and implement registration for EBs and dual language program students.
• Coordinate and lead campus LPAC meetings, advocating for EB and dual language program students regarding interventions, placement, grouping, and retention.
• Train, coach, and oversee ESL compliance paraprofessionals for maintenance of EB folders, completion of compliance paperwork, and data entry.
• Directly support instruction at least 50% of the time (fall only), reporting progress monitoring data of SIOP walks within campus ILT meetings.
• Provide campus training as directed by principal and district.
• Attend district ESL meetings, ARD meetings, and/or ARD/LPAC meetings of EBs participating in special education.
• Maintain open communication lines with students and their parents.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in district professional development (Summer MLP Sessions).
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional involvement by researching current trends.
• Stay informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, file all required reports, records, and documents.
• Monitor and maintain ESL certification records for all campus staff.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet 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.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.