Teacher, Bilingual, 1st grade

Position: Teacher, Bilingual, 1st grade (2025 - 26 School Year) (8268)
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Teacher, Bilingual

Evaluation Type: T-TESS

Department: Assigned Campus

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA: Exempt

Date Revised: April 2024

Supervisor: Principal

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:

Provide bilingual education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subjects while developing their English language proficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required bilingual endorsements and/or required training for subject and level assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for assigned
• Knowledge of English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Knowledge of the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs)
• Knowledge of Sheltered Instruction strategies
• Knowledge of second language acquisition strategies, particularly those applicable to dual language programs
• Knowledge of bilingual program models for the state of Texas
• Knowledge of the Linguistic Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement
• Knowledge of continuous improvement
• Skill in using technology as a learning tool in all content
• Skill in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and using data to support student
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices in a professional learning community
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

CHARACTERISTIC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management:

• Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Develop and deliver lessons according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines that incorporate accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability and language levels.

Student Management:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Report student progress according to campus and District guidelines in a timely manner.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely…