What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergent Bilingual Support Specialist, Elementary, 2025-2026 position at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university (preferred)
- Certification in bilingual education (preferred) or ESL certification
- Texas certification in elementary education
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as an emergent bilingual classroom teacher
- Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 192 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers to provide targeted support and interventions for emergent bilingual (EB) students.
- Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers in the planning and implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), TEKS, and district curriculum to differentiate instruction for EB students.
- Utilize STAAR, TELPAS, and district data to develop campus action plans to improve the academic progress and achievement for EB students.
- Facilitate training on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and linguistic accommodations to build teacher capacity and support differentiated instruction for EB students.
- Serve as a liaison between the campus and district to support the alignment of the emergent bilingual program.
- Coach emergent bilingual teachers in implementing individualized linguistic accommodations aligned with the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Collaborate with the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to assist in the identification, placement, linguistic accommodations, evaluation, reclassification, and monitoring of EB students.
- Participate in district trainings and professional development focused on supporting EB students.
- Ensure compliance with state statues and requirements for EB students.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations.
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, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occastional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
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