Coordinator - LPAC

Primary Purpose: 

The LPAC Coordinator, under the direction of the Multilingual Education Director, facilitates and maintains a systematic approach to LPAC procedures and compliance, meeting district, state and federal guidelines regarding Bilingual and ESL education.

Qualifications/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the field of education or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Valid teaching certificate in the state of Texas in Bilingual or ESL education Bachelor's degree in the field of education or related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years or more related experience working with Emergent Bilinguals

• Three (3) years or more serving on the campus LPAC Committee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of compliance regulations at the state and federal level regarding Bilingual and ESL Education, district policies, and current LPAC procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of planning, staff development, and accreditation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and technology skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills, and relate positively to the staff
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Skilled in the use of computers and computer software
• Speaks, reads, and writes Spanish (preferred)

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees and leads the district-wide process to ensure compliance with state, federal, and district guidelines in regard to Emergent Bilinguals.
• Supports campuses through frequent communication and visits in ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and district policies for Emergent Bilinguals.
• Provides direct support to campus LPAC Contacts in ensuring appropriate assessment, identification, and placement of Emergent Bilinguals.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for assigned subject area.
• Verifies Emergent Bilingual enrollment, denials and monitored student status.
• Assists with LPAC folder audits across the district.
• Maintains accuracy in Frontline processes, such as data input, program updates, and communication to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with the PEIMS office to supply accurate data.
• Assists in analyzing district data and compiling the Exception and Waiver Report for submission to TEA.
• Supports campuses in ensuring their Oath and Affidavit (O&A) reports are resolved throughout the year in order to ensure appropriate funding for the district.
• Plan and provide staff development district-wide for campus administrators, and staff in designated campus LPAC administrators in ensuring appropriate assessment, identification, and placement of Emergent Bilinguals.
• Establish a database to track attendance and follow-up on all scheduled training.
• Secure consultants, speakers and presenters. 
• Disseminate training information through district and department websites, professional development catalog, and newsletters.
• Performs all other duties and functions that may be assigned by the administrator and/or supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None

Equipment used:

Personal computer and peripherals

Working Conditions

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.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Exposure to noise

Salary : $69,716 - $98,274