Primary Purpose:
To provide an approved ESL education program that fosters English proficiency, academic
learning, and personal growth for Emergent Bilingual/ESL students at designated campus(es).
This position provides direct instruction for designated Emergent Bilingual/ESL students,
conducts professional development as appropriate, and collaborates with teachers to provide
guidance and expertise in best practices for supporting Emergent Bilingual/ESL students.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university/college
Valid teaching certificate for the appropriate grade level/content area
Bilingual or ESL certification/endorsement (required)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices and interventions for Emergent Bilingual/ESL students
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of the State and Federal Laws pertaining to Emergent Bilingual/ESL instruction and assessment programs
Experience:
Three years teaching experience
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, andequipment that reflect and understanding of the needs of Emergent Bilingual/ESL students
- Facilitate campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) meetings
- Collaborate with District and campus personnel to ensure that all LPAC duties andresponsibilities are completed as required under Chapter 89
- Ensure the accuracy, maintenance, and completion of student LPAC records (physical and digital)
- Compile pertinent data as needed for campus, District, State, and Federal reports
- Assist and support the Campus Testing Coordinator with the coordination and execution ofstate assessments related to Emergent Bilingual/ESL students (TELPAS, STAAR)
- Conduct annual language assessments as required by the District, State, and Federal programs
- Work collaboratively with special education teachers to meet the needs and determine appropriate assessments and targets for Emergent Bilingual/ESL students in Special Education
- Attend LPAC and ARD meetings and advocate for the language needs of Emergent Bilingual/ESL students
- Work with classroom teachers on professional development for improving instruction for Emergent Bilingual/ESL students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as appropriate
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Demonstration of the ability to get along with people in present assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Equipment used:
Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone,
electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent
repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50
pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include
close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional
control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours
in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines
associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal
with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. College Station Independent School District reserves the right to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.