Bilingual ELAR Small-Group Learning Specialist

Harmony Public Schools; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated ELAR/ESL educator to provide research-based learning activities in small groups, fostering intellectual and social growth for K-2 students.

The role emphasizes planning targeted lessons, delivering second language instruction, analyzing student progress, and collaborating with ELAR colleagues to adapt instruction while maintaining strong classroom management and communication with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in K-2 ELAR/ESL classrooms preferred.
• Texas teacher certificate for the level/subject area preferred.
• ESL/Bilingual certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Harmony Public Schools’ mission, vision and values.
• Create small-group learning environments using research-based practices.
• Plan small-group lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Provide targeted ESL instruction and progress reports to emergent bilingual students.
• Develop scaffolds based on text complexity and assessments.
• Collaborate with ELAR teacher to analyze data and adjust lesson plans.
• Evaluate student work to identify trends and plan next steps.
• Set goals and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Map prerequisite knowledge for units and anticipate struggles.
• Refer students for district evaluations as needed.
• Utilize diverse instructional techniques and media.
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain records per law and district policy.
• Assist administration with policies on student life, conduct, equity.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Establish communication with students, parents, and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading curriculum

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

ESL/Bilingual certification

Job description

Harmony Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated ELAR/ESL educator to provide research-based learning activities in small groups, fostering intellectual and social growth for K-2 students.

The role emphasizes planning targeted lessons, delivering second language instruction, analyzing student progress, and collaborating with ELAR colleagues to adapt instruction while maintaining strong classroom management and communication with families.