Multilingual Coordinator

Starting at $68,000 + commensurate with experience for 25-26 School Year

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the campus Multilingual Coordinator supports the academic and language development of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students and assists campus leadership in strengthening English Language Development (ELD) instruction and interventions. The specialist provides targeted small-group instruction and individualized intervention, coordinates state and district multilingual assessment and compliance processes, and collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure equitable access and instructional success for multilingual learners.

Education

Certifications:

• (a) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• (b) Valid Texas Teacher Certification with ESL certification required. Preferred:
  Bilingual certification or dual-language endorsement.

Knowledge & Skills

• (a) Deep understanding of TEKS, intervention models, and assessment tools.
• (b) Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• (a) Experience teaching Emergent Bilingual students and implementing ELD strategies.
• (b) Experience with LPAC, TELPAS, and multilingual program compliance strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Academics/ Principal:

• (a) Understands and adheres to applicable instructional guidelines for Emergent Bilingual students.
• (b) Provide direct small group instruction and targeted intervention instruction for Emergent Bilingual students using research-based, language-rich instructional strategies based on linguistic and academic needs.
• (c) Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, co-teach, model, and implement effective ELD and sheltered instruction strategies across content areas.
• (d) Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies and groupings to improve language proficiency outcomes.
• (e) Support implementation of Tier I, II, and III interventions for language acquisition and academic achievement.
• (f) Classroom Assistance:
  Support students individually or in groups within general education classrooms to reinforce learning concepts and lesson assignments with appropriate language supports.

• (a) Serve as the LPAC Campus Coordinator (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee), facilitating LPAC meetings, documenting decisions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• (b) Ensure accurate multilingual assessment, placement, monitoring, and reclassification processes for EB students, including documentation and parent communication.
• (c) Serve as the campus TELPAS testing coordinator, ensuring proper training, administration, and submission of TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate.
• (d) Ensure assessment accommodations align with and are provided according to approved student plans.
• (e) Maintain accurate assessment, LPAC, and program documentation for Emergent Bilingual students.
• (f) Support campus administration with testing timelines, procedures, and audit readiness.

• (a) Analyze multiple data sources (TELPAS, STAAR/EOC, benchmarks, screeners, and classroom assessments) to identify instructional needs for Emergent Bilingual students.
• (b) Use data to plan, target, and adjust small-group instruction and interventions for language development and academic growth.
• (c) Collaborate closely with the Special Education team to support students who are dually identified as Emergent Bilingual (EB) and Special Education (SPED).
• (d) Monitor student progress regularly and maintain documentation to guide instructional decisions and LPAC processes.
• (e) Support teachers and campus teams in interpreting language and academic data and applying it to instruction and accommodations.
• (f) Participate in campus data meetings and instructional planning to ensure EB student needs are addressed.
• (g) Track performance trends across grade levels, teachers, students, and special populations to inform campus…