ESL & Bilingual Programs Director

Katy ISD; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD in Katy, Texas seeks a Director of ESL and Bilingual Programs to lead the district’s ESL/bilingual initiatives, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates and effective program governance.

The role oversees budgeting, professional development, and data reporting for emergent bilingual students, coordinating with Curriculum, Interventions, Special Education, and other departments to refine curricula and guidance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in administration and/or curriculum and instruction.
• ESL Certification required.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification.
• Knowledge of TEA rules and guidelines related to emergent bilingual students.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in second language acquisition and best practices for emergent bilingual students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership regarding state and federal statutes governing English learner programs.
• Supervise ESSA Title III implementation and compliance.
• Define program and fiscal needs in budget development for emergent bilingual students.
• Plan, facilitate, present and evaluate professional learning for emergent bilingual students.
• Provide leadership to campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee administrators.
• Create processes for identification, placement, monitoring, and reclassification of emergent bilingual students.
• Monitor accountability for planning improvement of student achievement through professional development.
• Evaluate program design, materials, training and implementation for emergent bilingual programs.
• Develop and evaluate short and long-term district and department goals.
• Ensure data integrity in PEIMS reporting and LIEP processes.
• Analyze performance data on emergent bilingual student achievement.
• Support staff with technical assistance as needed.
• Lead District Parent Centers for emergent bilingual families.
• Oversee parent outreach, family literacy, and community programs.
• Provide leadership to District Testing Center for assessment and placement.
• Collaborate to update curriculum and instructional guidance.
• Interpret and implement state and federal mandates for compliance.
• Review campus records for student identification accuracy.
• Assist with interviewing and screening of ESL/bilingual teachers.
• Represent the District in professional organizations and meetings.
• Assist with summer school programming for emergent bilingual and immigrant students.
• Prepare staffing recommendations for emergent bilingual programs.

Skills

Master’s degree

ESL Certification

Texas Teaching Certification

TEA rules knowledge

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Second language acquisition

Education

Master’s degree in admin/curriculum

Texas teaching certification

ESL Certification

Job description

Katy ISD in Katy, Texas seeks a Director of ESL and Bilingual Programs to lead the district’s ESL/bilingual initiatives, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates and effective program governance.

The role oversees budgeting, professional development, and data reporting for emergent bilingual students, coordinating with Curriculum, Interventions, Special Education, and other departments to refine curricula and guidance.