CAMPUS SPECIALIST-READING LANGUAGE

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harmony Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator for Harmony School of Technology - Houston to support ELAR/ESL learners in a small-group setting. The role emphasizes research-based practices and tailored lessons to fit student needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a Texas teaching certificate or ESL/Bilingual certification as preferred credentials, and experience in K-2 ELAR/ESL contexts. This is a full-time position at a Houston campus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting K-2 ELAR and/or ESL classrooms (preferred).
• Texas Teacher certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (preferred).
• ESL/Bilingual certification (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Creates a small-group environment conducive to learning using research-based practices.
• Plans small group lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Provides focused, targeted language acquisition instruction and progress reports to Emergent bilingual students/ELs.
• Develops instructional scaffolds based on text complexity and formative assessment.
• Analyzes assessment data to plan and adjust lessons for small groups.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy, and supports school policies on conduct and equity.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents and community.

Kenntnisse

ELAR/ESL instruction experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy (MS Office, district

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Teacher certificate (preferred)

ESL/Bilingual certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Harmony School of Technology - Houston (6-8)

City

Houston

Posted

2026-10-23

Job Description

JOB GOAL:Provides students with research-based learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional,physical, and social growth in small group settings

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum two years of experience supporting K-2 ELAR and/or ESL classrooms (preferred)
• Texas Teacher certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (preferred)
• ESL/Bilingual certification (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Creates a small-group environment that is conducive to learning, includes research-based best practices, and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Plans small group lessons that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Provides focused, targeted, and systematic second language acquisition instruction and progress reports to the identified Emergent bilingual students/English learners
• Develops and implements instructional scaffolds for students based on prior analysis of a lesson’s text complexity and formative assessment
• In collaboration with the classroom ELAR teacher, analyzes formative/summative assessment data to plan and makes informed adjustments to lesson preparation and instruction for small groups
• Evaluates student work samples against established criteria to identify and analyze trends and plan instructional next steps
• Supports students insetting goals and maintains standards of classroom behavior
• Analyzes year-long curriculum to anticipate student struggles and maps prerequisite knowledge for a unit of instruction
• Refers students for evaluation by district specialists as required
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law , district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life, conduct, and equity
• Makes provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required
• Maintains and improves professional competence
• Participates in district and campus staff development
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of reading curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.

COMPENSATION: Pay varies by location, experience, and certification status. See our Salary Schedules for details.