Teacher, 1st Grade, Bilingual Pool

Teacher, Bilingual

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

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:

• Instructional Management
• Student Management
• Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions
• Organization Improvement
• Professional Growth and Development
• Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives
• School/Community Relations
• Organization Morale
• Other Responsibilities

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

District of Innovation (DOI):
Uncertified applicants can be hired under the District of Innovation at a graduated pay scale of:

• $56,000 (DOI Degreed in ACP)
• $51,500 (DOI Degreed not in ACP)
• $49,000 (DOI Non-Degreed with 90+ hours)
• $45,000 (DOI Non-Degreed with 60-89 hours)

until certification is complete. DOI teachers must fulfill the district DOI plan expectations each year.