New Arrival Center (NAC) Curriculum Coach

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,876 - 74,404; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is looking for an ESL teacher to support the New Arrival Center in accelerating English language acquisition. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas teacher’s certificate with an ESL endorsement, and a minimum of five years of successful ESL teaching experience. Responsibilities include supervising placements, assisting with curriculum implementation, and providing staff development for NAC teachers. The position offers a probationary/term contract for 197 days with a salary of $67,640.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of successful experience as an ESL teacher.
• Experience working with at-risk students and flexible regrouping.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support the New Arrival Center for English language acquisition.
• Supervise student placement in the NAC.
• Assist teachers with Language Acquisition Curriculum implementation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching abilities

Spanish communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Valid Texas teacher’s certificate with ESL Endorsement

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university, with additional graduate study or a Master’s degree preferred;
• Valid Texas teacher’s certificate with an ESL Endorsement;
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as an ESL teacher; "Newcomer" experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, coaching and cooperating with other teachers;
• Successful experience with at-risk students and flexible regrouping language arts;
• Communication skills in Spanish or other languages preferred

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days

Salary

IA-3: $67,640

Essential Functions

• To work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations to support the New Arrival Center (NAC) in accelerating the acquisition of the English language.
• To supervise the placement of all students in the NAC.
• To assist teachers in the NAC with implementing the Language Acquisition Curriculum.
• To track the progress of current and former NAC students.
• To monitor the NAC with data analysis.
• To mentor and observe NAC teachers and provide feedback.
• To model lessons in the classroom.
• To provide on-going staff development training and assistance to NAC teachers in the implementation of instructional strategies in the classroom.
• To provide new NAC teacher and paraprofessional training.
• To work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations on curriculum development.
• To work on assessment instruments for the NAC.
• To assist Director and Coordinators on staff development days.
• To work with ESL contacts to provide and coordinate materials.
• To assist with the implementation and supervision of summer school programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.