BESL District Professional Development Coordinator

ResponsiveEd; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions seeks a BESL District Professional Development Coordinator to lead and deliver targeted professional development for teachers, campus leaders and district staff in Lewisville, TX.

The role focuses on emergent bilingual student outcomes, requires Texas ESL certification and a valid teaching certificate; collaborates with BESL team to design sheltered instruction and data-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teacher’s certification.
• Valid Texas ESL certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to design lessons addressing linguistic needs of English Learners.
• Assist Campus director with LPAC Framework compliance for EL students.
• Observe instruction and provide feedback with campus/district personnel.
• Create sheltered instruction professional development for campuses.
• Coordinate with BESL coordinators on professional learning for Emergent Bilinguals.
• Assist campuses with data analysis and action plans (LAS Links, ITBS, TELPAS, STAAR).
• Model effective teaching and support through co-planning, co-teaching, coaching; develop online modules.
• Assist teachers with materials aligned to TEKS/SEs and student language needs; conduct demo lessons.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Texas Assessments

ELPS knowledge

Computer proficiency

Collaborative skills

Instructional modeling

Follow instructions

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certification

Texas ESL certification

Job description

BESL District Professional Development Coordinator

Responsive Education Solutions D25 - Home Office(s) - ESL / Bilingual - Lewisville, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: District BESL PD Coordinator

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs

Position Summary:

The BESL PD Coordinator provides professional development and guidance to teachers, campus leaders, and district administrators aimed at improved outcomes for Emergent Bilingual students at the elementary and secondary levels.

Qualifications

Education/Certification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher’s certification
• Valid Texas ESL certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program, district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the ELPS (English Language Proficiency Skills) ? Demonstrate a deep knowledge of sheltered instruction and best practices for second language acquisition
• Ability to use computers proficiently for word processing, development of presentations and record-keeping
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to model instructional techniques/strategies
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with teachers to design and plan instructional lessons that include the required accommodations and address the linguistic needs of English Learners.
• Assist Campus director/headmaster with required compliance within the LPAC Framework to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and district policies, rules and regulations for EL students
• Observe classroom instruction to provide immediate feedback and participate in classroom walkthrough observations with school and district personnel to identify instructional needs in developing professional development targets.
• Create and provide sheltered instruction professional development for campuses for improved instruction for Emergent Bilingual students.
• Collaborate with BESL department coordinators in the development of professional learning surrounding Emergent Bilingual and second language acquisition
• Assist campuses with data analysis and the development of action plans in response to the data (LAS Links, ITBS, TELPAS and STAAR)
• Model effective teaching within the classroom; provide support through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching and utilize technology in creating online learning modules for improved instruction.
• Assist teachers with selecting and modifying instructional materials to ensure alignment with TEKS/SEs, ELPS and to address individual student language proficiency levels and academic needs effectively • Conduct demonstration lessons.
• This position includes occasional travel and as needed.

Physical / Environmental Factors

• Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer

I understand that my employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of the District ESL PD Coordinator job description.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary: $66,860 to $66,860 425 – FSP Bilingual Funding

Equal Opportunity Employer

ResponsiveEd is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, ResponsiveEd prohibits retaliation against any employee who makes a claim alleging to have experienced discrimination, or any employee who, in good faith, makes a report, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in an investigation.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Helena Castanon Vargas, Director Bilingual and ESL Programs
• D25 - Home Office(s) - ESL / Bilingual
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]