Specialist, Elementary Bilingual Education (9923)

Young World Physical Education; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,683 - 88,074; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Specialist in Elementary Bilingual Education in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves providing leadership in bilingual education, supporting teachers, and ensuring curriculum development. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and Texas Teacher Certification with a Bilingual/ESL supplement. A Master's degree is preferred. The position is full-time, offering a salary ranging from $301.81 to $477.37 per day.

Qualifications

• Three years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Grade level, department, or campus leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and evaluation of educational programs.
• Facilitate the development of collaborative cultures.

Skills

Knowledge of bilingual and ESL programs.

Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to design and implement professional development for adult learners.

Strong background in PLC facilitation and lesson planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Teacher Certification with Bilingual/ESL supplement

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Job description

Specialist, Elementary Bilingual Education (9923)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in promoting positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments to impact student achievement.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification with Bilingual/ESL supplement
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of bilingual and ESL programs.
• Knowledge of English Language Proficiencies Standards (ELPS).
• Knowledge and understanding of differentiation strategies, accommodations, and modifications that support second language learners acquisition.
• Knowledge of state assessments and accommodations allowed for English learners.
• Knowledge of LPAC requirements and compliance items related to English learners.
• Knowledge of TEKS.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
• Knowledge of effective curriculum design and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of the continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of building collaborative structures in the educational environment.
• Skill in the use of technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
• Skill in assisting with collection and interpretation of data to assist in adjustment of curriculum to support student learning.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to design and implement professional development for adult learners.
• Ability to develop professional trust and rapport to effectively coach teachers to improvement.
• Ability to collaboratively locate and obtain instructional materials to support the aligned curriculum.
• Ability to collaboratively employ a systems-perspective to maximize attainment of learning goals.
• Ability to assist in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem solving.
• Ability to assist in design, delivery, and integration of curriculum.
• Ability to collaboratively analyze trends and lead improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaboratively plan, organize, and deliver quality professional development.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Strong background in PLC facilitation, lesson planning with teachers, and assessment creation.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
• Grade level, department, or campus leadership experience preferred

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Management

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.
• Support and participate in meeting the teaching and learning objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions

• Develop and maintain the District’s curriculum to ensure student learning of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Facilitate development of curriculum-based assessments aligned to the depth and complexity of the TEKS.
• Design, implement, measure, refine assigned programs and/or content areas, and assist with quality improvement efforts.
• Create data reports from various data management systems as needed.
• Analyze and respond to school data and educational trends.
• Work collaboratively with instructional coaches, members of the department, and campuses to establish exemplary classroom learning environments.
• Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative in response to requests for curricular/instructional support.
• Assist teachers/teacher teams in developing instructional units that integrate content and implement meaningful use of technology as a learning tool.
• Facilitate the development of collaborative cultures at the campus and district levels.
• Share leadership responsibility with campus and district administrators for creating change‑adept learning communities.
• Network with out-of-district entities to ensure district practices stay current with state and national best practice trends.
• Plan, deliver, facilitate, and implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives.
• Ensure continuous improvement in teacher and student performance through effective coaching cycle protocols.
• Assume a leadership role in the adoption and acquisition of aligned instructional resources.
• Develop and maintain up‑to‑date curriculum scope and sequence documents and required and recommended resources in district designated management systems/websites.
• Establish, monitor, and support the district’s viable and guaranteed curriculum.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.

Organization Improvement

• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in and deliver professional development that increases effectiveness and improves district and campus performance.

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives

• Support the administration of state‑mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning to close achievement gaps between student groups and/or campuses.

School/Community Relations

• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District’s initiatives.

Organization Morale

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision‑making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain professional and timely communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and teacher/campus performance.

Other Responsibilities

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Provide guidance and direction to assigned staff.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting such as textbooks, desks, and other classroom equipment (up to 50 pounds).
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out‑of‑state travel.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$301.81 to $477.37 Per Day

Contact Information

• Lizbeth Moore, Director of Bilingual Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]