What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist Bilingual T3 position at Fort Bend ISD?
Job Overview
The Program Specialist Bilingual T3 will be responsible for implementation of the district bilingual framework and bilingual program curriculum, teacher and administrator professional learning, and identification of recommended strategies and resources for bilingual programs. The incumbent will provide strong leadership in the area of bilingual programming to promote the District's vision for Teaching and Learning.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Bilingual Program Curriculum Support & Implementation
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ANNEX
Job
Staff
Organization
DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar
238JUL
School Year
2025-2026
Salary Grade
104
Unposting Date
Apr 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
The Program Specialist Bilingual T3 will be responsible for implementation of the district bilingual framework and bilingual program curriculum, teacher and administrator professional learning, and identification of recommended strategies and resources for bilingual programs. The incumbent will provide strong leadership in the area of bilingual programming to promote the District's vision for Teaching and Learning.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Bilingual Program Curriculum Support & Implementation
- Design and develop bilingual program learning experiences to support the implementation of curriculum
- Collaborate with content area curriculum team members to design techniques and strategies based upon authentic Spanish language/literacy within the written curriculum
- Create exemplars in the curriculum to support Language Learners with content and language acquisition
- Provide support for the implementation of Bilingual programs
- Collaborate with district and campus administrators to provide feedback regarding the implementation of the bilingual framework
- Train and support teachers to align instructional supports with linguistic accommodations identified by the LPAC
- Facilitate the use of local and state assessment data to determine student progress, make instructional and programmatic decisions, and to evaluate curricular need
- Attend state and national workshops/conferences and serve on committees to advance bilingual programming
- Design, coordinate, and conduct professional learning and presentations for teachers, district personnel, parents, and other stakeholders to support best practices for instruction of Language Learners
- Collaborate to develop and administer a budget based on alignment to district priorities and ensure that operations are cost effective and managed wisely
- Monitor the implementation of the bilingual framework through instructional walk-throughs
- Advise in the selection and purchase of professional development consultants and instructional resources to support Language Learners
- Evaluate the implementation of the bilingual framework using multiple data points including instructional walkthroughs, local and state student performance data
- Develop and/or update required district documents including the District Improvement plan and strategic plan
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and policies
- Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
- Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Provide leadership and direction to campus based contacts to support implementation of programs to support bilingual program students
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of bilingual program curriculum to support bilingual program students to ensure alignment to the District’s mission and vision
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree preferred
- Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
- Valid Bilingual Certification
- Minimum of 3 years Experience as a bilingual classroom teacher
- Minimum of 2 years Experience in instructional leadership at campus or district level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing (English and Spanish required)
- Trained in and be an approved trainer of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Bilingual education and effective instructional practice to support English Language Learners
- 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
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- This position is grant funded through Title 3. This position may be discontinued if funds are no longer available.
TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ANNEX
Job
Staff
Organization
DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar
238JUL
School Year
2025-2026
Salary Grade
104
Unposting Date
Apr 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM