High School: ESL Teacher

Job Overview

The Teacher ESL High School will provide English language arts and reading instruction exclusively and accelerate English language proficiency for Emergent Bilingual students (EBs) participating in the ESL Program using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) through the application of content-based language instruction strategies. Any teacher who will coach a UIL sport will also provide athletic services related to that athletic sport and the athletic program.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with District and TEA curricular requirements, including the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Develop and implement lessons that are linguistically accommodated and differentiated based on students’ language proficiency levels
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available digital tools to enhance student learning
• Provide instruction to Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in pull-out and inclusion classroom settings based on students’ language proficiency levels
• Assess Emergent Bilingual (EB) students’ abilities in relation to instructional goals and desired educational outcomes
• Consistently monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments and use results to inform instruction
• Manage the behavior of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students in instructional settings to ensure the environment is conducive to learning and assist with student behavior management in other areas of the campus, as needed
• Manage allotted instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement
• Ensure the classroom and/or instructional environment is safe, attractive, and conducive to learning, and that materials are maintained in good condition and accessible to students
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, and other professionals to support and ensure each Emergent Bilingual (EB) student’s language and instructional needs are met
• Support teachers through collaboration, modeling, professional learning, and instructional feedback related to implantation of the ELPS through content-based language instruction and linguistic accommodations
• Establish and maintain clear written and oral communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers regarding instructional expectations and student progress
• Participate in and provide professional development, instructional support, and staff meetings as required or appropriate to the assignment
• Implement new learning from professional development to support the acceleration of English language proficiency, literacy development, and academic achievement for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students
• Collaborate with campus and district staff in the implementation of programs and services for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students
• Participate as a member of the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
• Advocate for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students and ensure they have equitable educational opportunities.
• May, as itinerant, serve at two or more schools on a regular basis
• May make off‑school site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors.
• Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of a successful athletic program (if the position includes coaching a UIL sport)
• Possess knowledge and adhere to UIL rules and regulations (if the position includes coaching a UIL sport)
• Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care/use of facilities (if the position includes coaching a UIL sport)
• Communicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis (if the position includes coaching a UIL sport)

• Bachelor's degree in education including coursework in the subject/program to which assigned and in curriculum and instructional methodology
• Master's degree preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment. ELA certification must include grades 9,10,11, and 12
• Valid Texas ESL Certification
• Valid Driver’s…