Language Acquisition Specialist

Language Acquisition Specialist

Spring Independent School District MULTILINGUAL PROGRAMS - Houston, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Spring ISD.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Days per year: 226
• Pay Grade: AI 2
• Salary:
  Min $75,837;
  Mid $91,370
• Wage/Hour Status:
  Exempt

Under the direction of the Campus Principal, the Language Acquisition Specialist will provide second language acquisition support to teachers of Emergent Bilinguals (EBS). The Specialist will guide teachers in lesson planning, instructional delivery, ensuring the EB classroom environment aligns with district standards and statutory requirements.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Five years of job‑related experience in adult education
• Valid Texas Bilingual/ESL Certification

Preferred:

• Five years’ job‑related experience in PK‑12 education
• Demonstrated track record of academic success with providing professional development to teachers of Emergent Bilinguals

• In‑depth knowledge of state curricular standards as written, taught, and assessed
• In‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, and processes related to the education of students who receive services through the Bilingual and ESL programs
• In‑depth knowledge of state, local, and federal laws concerning Emergent Bilinguals
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Use research‑based adult learning and engagement strategies to support elementary teachers of Emergent Bilinguals, ensuring transfer from L1 to L2 (English) to increase academic achievement.
• Ensure language accommodations are implemented for identified Emergent Bilinguals.
• Support and monitor best practices and differentiation of instruction for language acquisition of Emergent Bilinguals.
• Engage teachers of EBs in adult learning experiences designed to develop a strong understanding of second language acquisition.
• Design, facilitate, and support professional development sessions for teachers of Emergent Bilinguals throughout the school year, on weekends, and during the summer, including but not limited to best practices and differentiation of instruction for language acceleration and effective technology integration.
• Participate in all district trainings throughout the school year, on weekends, and during the summer that are directly related to supporting teachers of Emergent Bilinguals.
• Track TELPAS and other local and state assessments to monitor student academic growth and support teachers in the development of individualized student plans.
• Monitor the failure rate of Emergent Bilinguals and use data to provide specific interventions and strategies to support teachers of identified EB.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all documentation provided or generated.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will require traveling within the district.

Mental demands: ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; effective oral and written…