BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: The LPAC Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) processes in accordance with state and federal regulations. The role involves facilitating assessments, ensuring appropriate student placement, monitoring progress, and supporting Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) students and their families. The LPAC Facilitator collaborates with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide language acquisition support for students and ensure their academic success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
• ESL/Bilingual Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Command of Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) procedures and compliance requirements
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Google Docs and e-mail
• Strong organization, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Fluent in English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Familiar with databases such as Ellevation and Skyward
• Familiar with second language supports
• Familiar with ESL programming requirements
• Familiar with LAS Links and testing protocols
• Familiar with PEIMS coding for EB students

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience serving on an LPAC preferred

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.

LPAC Meeting Facilitation:

• Facilitate LPAC meeting as required by state and district mandates.
• Ensure the LPAC meetings are scheduled at mutually agreeable times with parents and campus personnel, giving notice through written and oral communication. Schedule LPAC meetings according to the required timelines so that the campus is in compliance. Timely meeting notices are given through written and oral communication to the committee members.
• Provide guidance and support to Administrators regarding LPAC procedures and program compliance.
• Provide ongoing and timely communication to the LPAC Administrator regarding, by not limited to, upcoming LPAC meetings, maintenance of the PEIMS enrollment spreadsheet, coding of EB students, campus folder audit results, etc.

Monitoring and Compliance:

• Assist with the administrations of language assessments for the purpose of identification, placement, and reclassification of potential Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
• Work with the campus to establish and train a campus LPAC Committee. The campus can make the decision to train multiple committees to manage the number of meetings that need to be held throughout the school year.
• Obtain the signed parent permission form or denial of service form for newly identified students within the compliance window. If a parent/student is denying program services, a meeting needs to be held to explain the benefits of program services with the LPAC administrator or a representative from the Multilingual Department.
• Oversee the Ellevation platform on campus. Manage the input of data for EB students in the Ellevation platform.
• Follow processes in accordance with the LPAC manual for identification, placement, and review of all currently identified EB students, within PEIMS and District timelines.
• Follow processes in accordance with the LPAC manual for all monitored year one and year two students according to compliance timelines.
• Collaborate with campus registrars to ensure accurate coding of EB students.
• Conduct audits of campus LPAC documents in the student’s cumulative records such as, but not limited to:
  • Home Language Survey
  • Bilingual/ESL/Permission Letter(s)
  • Language Assessments
  • Years in US schools form
  • Assessment documentation
• Support campus to engage families of EBs.
• Follow the district processes when enrolling students new to the country.
• Collaborate with the campus counselors and administration to ensure that EB students are placed with appropriately certified teachers.
• Maintain the district PEIMS Enrollment Sheet and share it with the Multilingual Department.

Professional Development:

• Attend professional development sessions related to LPAC processes.
• Attend professional development sessions to learn about the Ellevation platform.
• Attend professional development sessions to learn about PEIMS coding.
• Meet regularly with the Multilingual Department for ongoing support.

Support for Teachers and Parents:

• Provide guidance to teachers on appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations for ELL students.
• Act as a liaison between the school and families of ELL students, ensuring effective communication regarding academic expectations, progress, and language support services.
• Provide information and support to parents regarding their rights and responsibilities in relation to their child’s language education program.

Other:

• Performs all other duties and functions that may be assigned by the administrator and/or supervisors

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policies, procedures, and data