2026-2027 ESL/Bilingual Specialist @ Owens Intermediate

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Houston, Texas, is seeking an ESL/Bilingual Specialist to coordinate ESL programs and provide leadership in teaching emergent bilinguals. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, valid certifications, and at least three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include leading programs, training staff, and maintaining compliance with ESL standards. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to improving instruction for bilingual students.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years classroom teaching experience as a teacher of emergent bilinguals.
• Valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus bilingual (Early Exit and DL) and ESL programs.
• Provide supplemental professional development and coaching for staff to improve instruction for EB students.
• Assist with selection and planning of instructional strategies and activities.

Skills

English proficiency (oral and literacy skills)

Bilingual preferred

Trained in ELPS, TELPAS, and SIOP

Instructional leadership skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university

Valid ESL or Bilingual certification

Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Job description

2026-2027 ESL/Bilingual Specialist (3 Positions) @ Owens Intermediate

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Coordinate the campus ESL programs including registration, instruction, assessments, training, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university; valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised; valid ESL or Bilingual certification (must be Bilingual certified if assigned to Bilingual campuses); Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: English proficiency (oral and literacy skills); Bilingual preferred; trained in ELPS, TELPAS, and SIOP (3 day); instructional leadership skills and experience as well as T‑TESS: Proficient; understanding of the district’s Dual Language Program and ESL Program; understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing Emergent Bilinguals; proficient with Microsoft Office software and Cambium; knowledge and ability to use a Learning Management System.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years classroom teaching experience as a teacher of emergent bilinguals; multiple grade level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus bilingual (Early Exit and DL) and ESL programs.
• Provide supplemental professional development and coaching for staff to improve instruction for EB students within ESL and DL classes.
• Assist with selection and planning of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect learning styles and needs of EBs, immigrant children, and English speakers.
• Provide push‑in support and co‑teach lessons with classroom teachers as determined by the campus administrator.
• Work with small groups to provide supplementary language development instruction.
• Collect, maintain, and use data to improve EB instruction and programs.
• Assist the campus administrator in student grouping and assigning appropriate teachers for ELD, Reading/Language Arts, and content instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Partner with bilingual/ESL classroom teachers for planning, modeling, and implementing ELD instruction, ELPS, SIOP, bilingual and dual language framework.
• Support district goals, including a minimum of 4‑8 SIOP walks per week, teacher debriefs, peer‑to‑peer coaching, and teacher training/refreshers.
• Partner with ELD interventionist to align district, campus goals, and ESL action plan.
• Conduct assessments for diagnostic and progress monitoring.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers and campus leaders to meet individual student needs.
• Advise teachers on accommodations for EBs and English speakers.
• Coordinate and implement registration for EBs and dual language program students.
• Coordinate and lead campus LPAC meetings, advocating for EB and dual language program students regarding interventions, placement, grouping, and retention.
• Train, coach, and oversee ESL compliance paraprofessionals for maintenance of EB folders, completion of compliance paperwork, and data entry.
• Directly support instruction at least 50% of the time (fall only), reporting progress monitoring data of SIOP walks within campus ILT meetings.
• Provide campus training as directed by principal and district.
• Attend district ESL meetings, ARD meetings, and/or ARD/LPAC meetings of EBs participating in special education.
• Maintain open communication lines with students and their parents.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in district professional development (Summer MLP Sessions).
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional involvement by researching current trends.
• Stay informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, file all required reports, records, and documents.
• Monitor and maintain ESL certification records for all campus staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet current and future needs.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non‑Supervisor Personnel.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.