BESL District Professional Development Coordinator

Responsive Education Solutions; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions seeks a District BESL PD Coordinator to provide professional development and guidance to teachers, campus leaders, and district administrators, aiming at improved outcomes for Emergent Bilingual students at elementary and secondary levels.

The role emphasizes shelter instruction development, collaboration with BESL department coordinators, and data-driven planning with LAS Links, ITBS, TELPAS, and STAAR, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with ELPS and sheltered instruction methods.
• Familiarity with LPAC framework and compliance processes.
• Ability to analyze data and support professional development planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to design lessons addressing English Learner needs.
• Assist with LPAC compliance and district policy adherence.
• Observe instruction and provide feedback to teachers.
• Develop sheltered instruction PD for campuses.
• Support data analysis and action planning using LAS Links, ITBS, TELPAS, STAAR.
• Model effective teaching and create online learning modules.
• Assist in selecting instructional materials aligned with TEKS/ELPS.
• Conduct demonstration lessons and occasional travel as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program

Knowledge of district curriculum

Knowledge of TEKS/ELPS

Sheltered instruction & EL acquisition

Computer skills for documents & data

Collaborative work

Model instructional techniques

Communication, interpersonal, and org.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teacher’s certification

Valid Texas ESL certification

Job description

Job Title: District BESL PD Coordinator
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs
Dept./School: Bilingual/ESL Department

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 acquistion
• 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.

Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.