District Bilingual​/ESL Instructional Specialist

District Bilingual/ESL Instructional Specialist

Texas City Independent School District, Central Office – Texas City, Texas

Primary

Purpose:

To help facilitate the district's K-12 Bilingual/ESL instructional programs, ensuring instructional improvement and student success. The focus of the position is Bilingual/ESL curricular improvement and teacher support.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred);
  Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Bilingual/ESL curriculum design and implementation;
  Knowledge of state curriculum and assessments;
  Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs;
  Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners;
  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience:
  
  Five years experience as a classroom teacher.

• Assists teachers and administrators to develop, revise, align, and implement District curriculum in the areas assigned.
• Assists teachers in the development of local assessments.
• Assists teachers and staff in the development of high quality instruction that engages all students.
• Works with teachers to develop and implement effective intervention strategies and programs.
• Works with teachers and administrators to enhance the learning experiences of a culturally diverse student population.
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to make instructional decisions based on what is best for students.
• Assists teachers and staff in improving student performance on state assessments.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering professional development.
• Supports classroom instruction through modeling and mentoring.
• Assists teachers in disaggregating and interpreting school, District, and State assessment data.
• Confers with teachers and administrators concerning issues in the areas assigned.
• Assists teachers and other instructional specialists with the coordination of District efforts to improve education for each child.
• Gathers and analyzes data for assigned subject areas.
• Coordinates and communicates effectively with department chairs and attends department meetings as appropriate.
• Meets weekly to plan collaboratively with department teachers.
• Attends professional development as appropriate.
• Maintains a professional and respectful demeanor towards teachers, students, parents, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

None

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals;
Instructional technology as available in district.

Mental demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

212

Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide.

Full-Time