JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title
Specialist, English Learner
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Evaluation Type
Professional
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Department
Curriculum & Instruction
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Pay Grade
A3
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FLSA
Exempt
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Date Revised
May 2019
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Supervisor
Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs
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BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in promoting positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments in order to impact student achievement.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
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. ? Model/demonstrate exemplary lesson delivery. ? 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: ? 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 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.
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. ? Ability to design and implement professional development for adult learners. ? Strong background in PLC facilitation, lesson planning with teachers, and assessment creation.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, valid Texas Teacher Certification with Bilingual/ESL supplement, and three years of classroom teaching experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Grade level, department, or campus leadership experience.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: ? Maintain emotional control under stress. ? Work with frequent interruptions. ? Travel district-wide frequently. ? Work extended and irregular hours. ? Sit for extended periods of time. ? Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions. ? Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: ? Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical risk. |