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Primary Purpose:

Coordinate the campus ESL program including registration, instruction, assessment, training, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised
• ESL Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• English proficiency (oral and literacy skills); Bilingual preferred
• Trained in ELPS, TELPAS and Sheltered Instruction and secondary applicants must be SIOP trained, T-TESS: Proficient
• Knowledge & understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing Emergent Bilingual (EBs)
• Knowledge & understanding of the district's Dual Language Program (middle school) and the ESL program
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Cambium, Excel & presentation platform
• Knowledge and ability to use a Learning Management System

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience as a teacher of EBs
• Multiple grade level experience preferred

• Lead and oversee campus ESL Programs.
• Assist in grouping students and assigning them with the appropriate teacher for ESL, Reading/Language Arts, and content instruction.
• Serve as an instructional leader for teachers of EBs with planning, modeling, and implementing ESL classes and sheltered instruction.
• Collect and analyze data to improve EB instruction and monitor campus program.
• Collaborate with content specialist to serve as an instructional coach for ESL teachers.
• Monitor progress of campus EBs.
• Partner with District Multilingual Programs specialist to align district and campus goals.
• Coordinate and implement registration process for EBs.
• Coordinate and lead campus LPAC meetings and discussion ensuring advocacy for EB students regarding interventions, placement, and grouping.
• Coordinate and implement required TELPAS assessments for EBs.
• Provide testing and retesting decision for STAAR/EOC assessments.
• Work cooperatively with campus leaders to meet the needs of EB students.
• Train, coach and oversee ESL Compliance Paraprofessional for maintenance of LEP folders, completion of compliance paperwork, and LEP data entry.
• Provide campus professional development as directed by principal and district in order to address the needs of EB students.
• Attend district ESL meetings.
• Attend ARD meetings of EBs participating in Special Education.
• Attend district professional development trainings for ESL leaders.
• Directly supports instruction at least 50% of the time (fall only). Conduct a minimum of 4-8 SIOP classroom walk-throughs per week (fall only)
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Monitor and maintain ESL Certification records for all campus staff.
• Share SIOP implementation progress monitoring data within campus ILT meetings.
• Partner with campus content specialists to embed SIOP strategies across content plannings to meet needs of all EB students including long term EB students in general education classes.

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 Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

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; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

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

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.

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.

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

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) Stipend)

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.