Job Details
| Region: | 4 |
| School District/Employer: | Fort Bend ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | , |
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| Job Title: | Specialist English Learner Elementary School |
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| Date Posted: | 1/29/2024 |
| Deadline: | 2024-09-30 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Job Overview The Specialist English Learner ES will provide instructional support and coaching to build expertise in second language acquisition within the content area classroom. The incumbent will build capacity in educators to support second language acquisition by coaching, modeling, collaborative instruction, Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitation, and delivery of campus professional learning. As a member of the campus English learner (EL) team, the Specialist will support the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to inform appropriate instructional decisions for emergent bilingual (EB) students. The incumbent will provide strong instructional leadership for classroom teachers to implement the Multilingual Programs Comprehensive Professional Development Plan for ESL Programs. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Develop expertise in content area teachers of emergent bilingual (EB) students to recognize instructional needs and identify research-based best practices for linguistically accommodated instruction and assessment through coaching, PLC facilitation, and delivery of professional learning Develop expertise in campus leaders to provide ongoing instructional support that considers the needs of EB students Facilitate the disaggregation of multiple sources of data pertaining to EB students to make instructional decisions Collaborate with teachers during PLCs to develop and implement lesson plans that are linguistically appropriate and accommodated commensurate to language proficiency level, and that meet the District’s and TEA’s curricular requirements (TEKS and ELPS) Engage in effective second language acquisition coaching methods to ensure that District curriculum implementation is comprehensible and equitable for EB students Utilize the Second Language Acquisition Coaching Cycle with teachers to set goals related to the instruction of EB students, provide feedback on instructional practices, and engage teachers in reflective practice Model linguistically accommodating instruction and assignments commensurate to English language proficiency level that facilitates comprehensible access to content Facilitate the accommodation of assessments for EB students by aligning linguistic accommodations for assessments with classroom linguistic accommodations Provide leadership for the implementation of tools that support student ownership of learning and second language acquisition Manage instructional settings and other parts of a campus to ensure environment is conducive to the process of second language acquisition Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, safe and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and are linguistically accessible to students Foster instructional settings that promote culturally responsive teaching Facilitate the utilization of a variety of instructional materials and available digital tools to enhance learning Advocate for and ensure that emergent bilingual students have equitable access to educational opportunities Professional Learning Utilize the Second Language Acquisition Coaching Cycle to support the incorporation of linguistically accommodated instruction utilizing the written curriculum that is aligned to the identified district/campus instructional focus Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Division, Multilingual Programs, and Student Support Services (SPED and GT) to promote best practices in instruction through modeling, collaborative instruction, and instructional planning within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Collaborate with Multilingual Programs to develop, facilitate, and/or provide teachers and staff with professional development and training aligned to campus/district goals, including campus based and district wide professional learning opportunities Attend district level instructional meetings and professional learning events to promote professional growth Collaborate with other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for EB students Participate in professional development and staff department meetings as required or appropriate to assignment Program Support Perform classroom visitations to monitor fidelity to the district adopted ESL program Model how to assess emergent bilingual students' linguistic abilities as related to desired educational goals Model how to monitor student progress through TELPAS and other formative/ summative assessments and use results to plan linguistically appropriate instruction Meet with grade level/subject instructional staff to review assessment data in specific subject areas and improve instruction by addressing the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of EB students Participate as a member of the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) as required Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures surrounding the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Maintain appropriate student’s documentation according to state and district guidelines in collaboration with the campus LPAC administrator and campus EL team Administer appropriate assessments to measure language proficiency according to state and district guidelines as needed Establish and maintain oral and written communication on instructional expectations with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress Support EL compliance as a member of the campus EL team to drive effective classroom instruction, as well as to monitor progress through linguistic accommodations Facilitate collaborative instructional opportunities with ELA and other content area teachers as a method for meeting the needs of EB students |
| Qualifications: | Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree preferred Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment for all elementary grade levels Valid Texas ESL Certification Valid Bilingual Certification preferred Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience working with EB students Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience working with EB students at the elementary level preferred Minimum of 1 year of campus leadership experience (ex. team leader, etc.) preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing in English Demonstrated knowledge of ESL education and effective instructional practice to support emergent bilingual students Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the implementation of district initiatives Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessment development Demonstrated knowledge in Bilingual, ESL, and/or Dual language programs Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing in additional languages preferred |
| Salary Range: | Teacher Pay Grade |
| Benefits: | Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Pension plan Disability insurance |
| How To Apply: | Please click (or copy) at the below link and begin application: https://aa210.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400005W&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Jamelah Roberts-Hassan |
| Email: | Talent.Acquisition@fortbendisd.com |
| Address: | 16431 Lexington Blvd. |
| City: | Sugar Land |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77479 |
| Phone: | (281) 634-1714 |
| Fax: | (281) 634-1700 |