Bilingual/ESL Content Specialist (2025-2026 School Year)

Lockhart Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart ISD is seeking an experienced bilingual educator to empower Emergent Bilingual students by delivering high-quality Spanish instruction and designing equitable access to learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with bilingual endorsements, and demonstrated success in curriculum development and collaborative planning with grades and teams to promote student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for subject and level.
• Bilingual certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum in Spanish that meets state standards.
• Plan instruction and assessment aligned to State standards.
• Collaborate with campuses and departments to support Emergent Bilingual students.
• Provide professional development to staff on instructional strategies.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

Bilingual certification

Job description

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

1. Having aLock“heart” for Peoplewhich is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potentialwhich is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
3. BeingLocked on Excellencewhich means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Position Objective

To empower every Emergent Bilingual teacher with the tools, knowledge and skills to facilitate equitable access and cultivate successful opportunities for all students.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Bilingual Certification

Leadership Skills

1. Teachers in Lockhartbuild a culture of equity. They remove barriers for students to achieve and succeed at the highest levels regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background and socio-economic status.
2. Teachers in Lockhart areaccountable for results. They make high expectations known through words and actions and they take ownership of results.
3. Teachers in Lockhart areopen communicators. They actively seek and effectively apply continuous feedback from those they serve.
4. Teachers in Lockhart have highemotional intelligence. They apply emotional intelligence to better understand the unique needs of their students and those students’ families.
5. Teachers in Lockhart have agrowth mindset. They treat challenges as opportunities, are persistent in the face of setbacks, learn from criticism and failure, and demonstrate that growth is achieved through effort.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Requirements

Fluent in the Spanish language

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Three or more years of exemplary teaching experience.

Experience in developing curriculum documents and/or district assessments.

Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement curriculum documents in Spanish that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program that include accommodations to meet individual student learning goals.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology to enhance instruction at the level of mastery of state standards.
3. Work collaboratively with the curriculum and instruction department, including the Special Education team, Response to Intervention team, and the Gifted and Talented team.
4. Support teachers' knowledge of the standards and use of the tools and skills for teaching to mastery.

Student Growth and Development

1. Analyze student achievement data and assist in all adjustments to curriculum and instruction to address needs.
2. Attend Professional Learning Communities as requested by campus administrator.
3. Create district assessments aligned to State standards for our Emergent Bilingual students.
4. Be a positive role model for students, and support the mission of the school district.

Leadership Skills

1. Lead collaboration with teachers to revise and create district curriculum documents.
2. Select and/or vet resources that align to State standards.
3. Lead work in selection of State adopted materials.
4. Vet exemplar lessons for alignment to State standards and district instructional strategies.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with colleagues, teachers, campus administrators, students, parents and community members.
2. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in professionallearning opportunities to improve job-related skills.
2. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for curriculum and instruction of Emergent Bilingual students.
3. Attend and participate in meetings and serve committees.
4. Provide professional development to staff members including, but not limited to instructional strategies, contentoverview and the application of technology applications.

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking

Lifting

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment

Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.