Coordinator II - LPAC (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Coordinator II for LPAC procedures. The role involves overseeing the implementation of LPAC policies, leading district teams, and developing professional development for staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field and a valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Bilingual or ESL education. Experience working with Emergent Bilingual students is essential. The position is critical for enhancing educational support for diverse students in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more serving on the campus LPAC.
• Five years or more of related experience in working with EBs.
• Knowledgeable of immigrant and refugee rights as related to education.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations regarding bilingual education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LPAC procedures implementation across the district.
• Lead the LPAC team supporting campus LPAC Chairs and Administrators.
• Provide guidance to monitor academic progress of EB students.
• Conduct campus visits to ensure LPAC meetings take place.
• Develop and coordinate mandatory districtwide professional development.

Skills

Oral and written proficiency in English

Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse audience

Ability to develop, organize, and conduct effective professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field

Valid Teaching Certificate in Bilingual or ESL education in Texas

Job description

Job Description - Coordinator II - LPAC (226 Days) (RTP20260421-037)

Job Description

Description

• Oversee the implementation of all LPAC procedures across the district, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local policies and laws pertaining to Emergent Bilingual (EB) students including providing direct support to campuses.
• Lead the district LPAC team who support campus LPAC Chairs and LPAC Administrators (Principal/AP) ensuring the required, appropriate identification, placement, assessment, services, reclassification, and monitoring of all EB students districtwide; including ensuring campuses are providing and documenting services for EB students as established in the individual LPAC folder for each student as required by TAC Chapter 89.
• Provide guidance to campuses including, administration, to monitor the academic progress of EB students, based on the student's English language acquisition needs and make recommendations on what targeted instruction with language supports is required to support student success.
• Conduct and oversee campus visits to ensure all necessary LPAC meetings are taking place, including initial identification meetings, annual meetings to review Designated Supports for all EB students, and annual meetings to review student progress and make recommendations for reclassification or program continuation for all EB students.
• Provide guidance to campus LPAC members, including administration, to ensure the LPAC meets in conjunction with ARD committee members to review progress and provide recommendations regarding the educational needs of each EB student who also qualifies for special education services.
• Develop, and coordinate mandatory districtwide professional development for all campus LPAC Chairs, LPAC Administrators, and Principals.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of all required EB student data to the state (PEIMS), coordinating with IT, testing, and enrollment departments.
• Monitor, and conduct periodic internal audits of campus level EB data, records, and internal controls and make recommendations on preventive and corrective actions including but not limited to student supports and interventions and maintaining required documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the field of Education or a related field.

Valid Teaching Certificate in the state of Texas in Bilingual or ESL education preferred.

3 years or more serving on the campus LPAC.

Oral and written proficiency in English.

Five years or more of related experience in working with EBs.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse audience.

Ability to develop, organize, and conduct effective professional development.

Knowledgeable of immigrant and refugee rights as related to education.

Knowledge of compliance regulations at the state and federal level regarding bilingual education, district policies, and current LPAC procedures.