ESL Coordinator & Teacher: Lead Bilingual Programs

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking ESL Coordinators/Teachers for multiple openings at Dallas/Ft. Worth and San Antonio campuses. The role focuses on identifying emergent bilingual students, developing bilingual/ESL curricula, and supporting teachers with appropriate coursework through curriculum modifications.

You will oversee LPAC processes and manage ESL classrooms to meet diverse student needs. Requirements include Texas teaching certification (bilingual/ESL endorsement) and experience as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification required.
• Valid Texas Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or ESL Supplemental required.
• Texas Teaching Certification in a Generalist or Core Content Area that covers assigned grade levels required.
• Two or more years of teaching experience.
• Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify emergent bilingual students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.
• Assist teachers in providing emergent bilingual students with appropriate course work through curriculum modification, accelerations, etc.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the bilingual and ESL programs and implement changes based on the findings.
• Plan and execute all required language assessments including identification, annual proficiency, and reclassification assessments.
• Plan, manage and conduct all required LPAC meetings.
• Manage the ESL classroom, set service schedules to meet the needs of each emergent bilingual, oversee the support provided by ESL Teachers and Assistant Teachers, and ensure the physical safety, emotional, social, and educational needs of the emergent bilinguals are met.
• Instruct and support emergent bilinguals in small group pull out ELAR classes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification

Valid Texas Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or ESL Supplemental

Texas Teaching Certification in a Generalist or Core Content Area

Two or more years of teaching experience

Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator

Job description

Great Hearts Academies is seeking ESL Coordinators/Teachers for multiple openings at Dallas/Ft. Worth and San Antonio campuses. The role focuses on identifying emergent bilingual students, developing bilingual/ESL curricula, and supporting teachers with appropriate coursework through curriculum modifications.

You will oversee LPAC processes and manage ESL classrooms to meet diverse student needs. Requirements include Texas teaching certification (bilingual/ESL endorsement) and experience as an