Emergent Bilingual Support Specialist, Elementary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university (preferred)
• Certification in bilingual education (preferred) or ESL certification
• Texas certification in elementary education
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as an emergent bilingual classroom teacher
• Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others

Probationary/Term

Contract:

193 days

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees.

• Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers to provide targeted support and interventions for emergent bilingual (EB) students.
• Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers in the planning and implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), TEKS, and district curriculum to differentiate instruction for EB students.
• Utilize STAAR, TELPAS, and district data to develop campus action plans to improve the academic progress and achievement for EB students.
• Facilitate training on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and linguistic accommodations to build teacher capacity and support differentiated instruction for EB students.
• Serve as a liaison between the campus and district to support the alignment of the emergent bilingual program.
• Coach emergent bilingual teachers in implementing individualized linguistic accommodations aligned with the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Collaborate with the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to assist in the identification, placement, linguistic accommodations, evaluation, reclassification, and monitoring of EB students.
• Participate in district trainings and professional development focused on supporting EB students.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes and requirements for EB students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment:
Frequent district-wide travel.

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

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

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