ESL Specialist (PK-12) Job at Conroe Independent School District
Conroe Independent School District Conroe, TX
$77,615 a year
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
05/08/2023
POSTING NUMBER:
041647
LOCATION:
Admin Teaching & Learning - 874
POSITION TITLE:
ESL Specialist (PK-12)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist with the coordination of the district’s Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Serve as an instructional leader in developing and improving instructional programs that support the needs of English learners.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize studies and research to encourage innovative instructional programs to improve the academic achievement of Bilingual and ESL students.
- Evaluate student progress regularly and systematically and use the findings to make programs more equitable and effective.
- Facilitate the appropriate use of technology to support Bilingual and ESL students.
- Assist in developing a comprehensive staff development program to improve the instructional strategies for Bilingual and ESL students.
- Provide implementation leadership in the District’s Bilingual and ESL program models.
- Assist in developing a comprehensive second-language acquisition curriculum and corresponding instructional strategies.
- Provide leadership in all aspects of the Bilingual/ESL program.
- Works as a collaborative member of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development Department.
- Consult positively and effectively with principals, teachers, assistant principals, team leaders, department chairs, and parents.
- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution.
- Participate in the district-level decision process to establish and review the District’s goals and objectives and departmental plans.
- Actively support the efforts of principals, teachers, staff and students to achieve district goals and objectives and the campus improvement plan.
- Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources for campus and district staff and curriculum development.
- Provide effective in-service activities using the District’s Bilingual program model, District goals, program evaluations, and teacher and administrator input.
- Monitor curriculum office staff to ensure smooth and efficient communication with campuses and other central office staff.
- Upon request, assist principals regarding personnel.
- Provide instructional support to all new Bilingual and ESL teaching staff.
- Provide staff development opportunities to ensure the effectiveness of identifying Emergent Bilingual (EB) students and instructional programs for Bilingual and ESL students.
- Assist with T-TESS upon request.
- Implement the policies established by Federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local Board policy in supervised areas.
- Recommend space, equipment, instructional materials, and facilities necessary to implement approved programs.
- Supervise the organization, distribution, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate reports and current information on all aspects of the Bilingual/ESL programs.
- Ensure student expectations for Bilingual and ESL students are effective in furthering the teaching/learning process and environment.
- Support District and campus procedures that enhance healthy self-esteem and ensure age-appropriate student expectations and management procedures.
- Monitor professional research, disseminate ideas and information to other professionals, and provide leadership in identifying trends and opportunities and solving problems facing the profession.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.
- Communicate the District’s mission and goals in the area of Bilingual and ESL education to the community.
- Solicit community and parent involvement.
- Regular attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of classroom teaching experience in an ESL setting
Three years experience in leadership roles
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree in Education
- Texas Valid teaching certificate
- Instructional Leadership Training (ILT) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
- District approved teacher appraisal system
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the Pre-K – 12
- Working knowledge of the student identification, placement, modification, exiting, and monitoring process of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
- Ability to develop an academically successful program for Bilingual and ESL students
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pre-K – 12 Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program
- Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
CONTACT INFORMATION:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and evaluate office staff and District instructional coaches
EQUIPMENT USED:
Telephone, computer, copier, and fax
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
APPLY TO:
Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Directors have requested no telephone calls, please.
GROUP / GRADE:
K-12
SALARY:
PAY GRADE: AE - 3 - minimum prorated salary - $77,615
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