Teacher, ESL Specialist (Pebble Creek & Cypress Grove)

Job Title:                     Teacher, ESL 

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)

Spanish Speaking, Preferred

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 of teaching experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, activities, and materials that reflect an 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 and responsibilities 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 of state 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:        

None

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, 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. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.