Job Description

Compensation Range: 68K to 85K

Primary Purpose:

This position is responsible for supporting campuses with Emergent Bilingual state and federal compliance mandates and guidelines and with the implementation of the DLI/ESL instructional programs (PK-12).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from accredited university with a major in assigned subject.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with Bilingual or ESL endorsement.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Knowledge and experience with LPAC processes.

Ability to interpret data.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Must possess demonstrated evidence of leadership responsibilities and an in-depth knowledge of second language acquisition, content-based language instruction, curriculum, instructional best practices, and adult learning theories.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, community members, students and community organizations.

Experience:

5 years of teaching experience

LPAC leadership experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Builds campus-level capacity to ensure that each campus effectively meets the needs of all Emergent Bilingual (EB) students and makes equitable, data-informed programmatic decisions.

2. Ensures campus compliance with state and federal mandates related to EB students in order to maximize Bilingual/ESL program effectiveness, including identification, placement, classroom accommodations based on English proficiency, progress monitoring, and appropriate assessment selection.

3. Coordinates, performs, and monitors the timely and accurate identification and placement of EB students. Oversees educational services designed to develop English proficiency, primary language literacy, composition, and academic language across required content areas. These services include the bilingual program of instruction and targeted support to strengthen academic language proficiency in English.

4. Collaborates with campus and charter teams to analyze EB student growth and achievement data, and coordinates intervention services based on student performance data.

5. Plans, provides, and coordinates ongoing professional development to build staff capacity in serving Emergent Bilingual students, aligned with the charter’s comprehensive professional development plan. Provides training on the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) and monitors effective classroom implementation.

6. Assists school administrators in meeting the academic and linguistic needs of Emergent Bilingual students.

7. Collaborates closely with campus LPAC Administrators to ensure compliance and to maximize Bilingual and ESL program effectiveness.

8. Participates in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to exchange information and stay informed about program requirements and best practices.

9. Organizes and oversees the implementation of the district’s Bilingual/ESL Pre-K and Kindergarten Summer School program.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. The position serves four to five campuses in the Houston area.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Houston Area LPAC Clerk

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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