Primary Purpose:

To provide supplementary sheltered instruction to Emergent Bilingual students (EBs) in English oral language development and in English literacy development. Provide campus leadership (coaching and modeling) in the sheltered instruction for EB students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college
Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual or ESL certification
Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of English language development and literacy development
Trained in SIOP (3 Day), Reading Academy and in ESL adopted textbook
Effective oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
Knowledge of district’s Dual Language and ESL programs
Bilingual preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years’ classroom teaching experience as a Reading teacher of EBs
Multiple grade level experience preferred
Instructional leadership skills and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

Monitor progress of English development in Emergent Bilinguals (EBs).
Work with classroom bilingual/ESL teachers to identify students needing intervention. (Newcomers, Refugees, Long Term EB students)
Provide supplementary instruction in English oracy and literacy development to EBs who are struggling (in addition to classroom first-line instruction).
Partner with bilingual/ESL teachers for planning, modeling, and implementing ELD and sheltered instruction.
Partner with ESL Specialist to align district and campus goals as well as provide campus and district training.
Coordinate efforts with EBs Instructional Paraprofessional to identify EBs needing supplementary instruction/intervention (bilingual campuses only).
Attend LPAC meetings and share progress monitoring data for students receiving ELD services
Attend district ESL/ELD meetings.
Attend ARD meetings of EBs participating in Special Education.
Assist with EBs registration, assessments, documentation and TELPAS preparations and administrations

Communication

Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
Use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of programs, and to maintain productive relationships among colleagues.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district.

Pay Grade P1Teacher

Minimum $62,000

2023-2024 Salary Schedule

2024-2025 Salary Schedule is pending school board approval

$4500 Bilingual Stipend

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