What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergent Bilingual (EB) Specialist (2026-2027) position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
UNTIL FILLED
POSTING DATE:
02/23/2026
POSTING NUMBER:
00007582
POSITION TITLE:
Emergent Bilingual (EB) Specialist (2026-2027)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: This staff member will be responsible for implementing and monitoring state and federal Emergent Bilingual compliance requirements and managing and process required LPAC documentation. Work collaboratively with campus leadership to ensure an aligned and articulated Bilingual/ESL instructional program that results in the improvement of student academic achievement and linguistic development for Emergent Bilingual students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Specialist:
Instructional Specialist:
- Serve as a professional resource for campus staff members on Emergent Bilingual compliance processes and requirements.
- Support the fidelity of implementation of the district curriculum and Dual Language and ESL program model.
- Supports teacher’s sheltered instruction development by co-teaching, modeling, and observing and providing feedback.
- Develops teachers’ capacity to meet the needs of the Emergent Bilingual student population by providing professional learning opportunities and coaching teachers in planning and delivering exemplary sheltered instruction
- Provide sheltered instruction professional learning for certified and non-certified teachers teaching EB (Emergent Bilingual) students that is aligned to district Accelerated Language Program (ALP) department initiatives.
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Monitor and implement state and federal compliance requirements for EB in program placement, student academic and linguistic monitoring, and testing at the campus level.
- Manage all required documentation, testing, identification, reclassification, and monitoring of Emergent Bilingual students required by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) process.
- Facilitate PLCs to analyze EB student assessment data to monitor progress and support planning for Tier 1 and 2 instructions to address students’ specific academic, cognitive, linguistic, and affective needs.
- Analyze EB student data in collaboration with campus administrators and teachers and provide ongoing guidance in the selection, consistent and effective implementation of linguistic accommodations for individual students to increase academic and language growth.
- Work collaboratively with the building principal, facilitators, and ALP Director in the selection and ordering of appropriate supplemental resources that support Second Language Acquisition that is aligned to the district curriculum and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
School and District Leader:
- Model attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are aligned to the district and campus vision.
- Attends and actively participates in scheduled district Emergent Bilingual coach meetings and/or trainings and shares the learning with campus.
- Develops positive working relationships with district and campus staff, honoring confidentiality as appropriate.
- Develops capacity of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to function effectively to improve student learning.
- Collaborates regularly with campus leadership
Catalyst for Continuous Learning and Growth:
- Influences change for improvement by introducing new ideas, making observations, questioning current practices, and exploring alternatives.
- Conducts non-evaluative observations and walk-throughs that provide teachers with constructive feedback.
- Exhibits a growth mindset by modeling continuous learning to stay current in the best practices of teaching and to be a thought-leader on the campus.
Other:
- Organize parent, family, and community EB specific events. (Title III)
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom experience
- Leadership experience (such as campus lead teacher, team leader, department chair, curriculum writer, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- ESL Certification (ESL campuses) Bilingual Certification (Bilingual campuses)
- Master’s degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Have content specialty in second language acquisition and sheltered instruction including classroom experience in implementing ESL program models
- Ability to work with and lead adult learners
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Effective interpersonal skills (such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving/receiving feedback)
- In-depth knowledge of instructional practices, effective classroom management, and student engagement
- Experience with developing and delivering professional learning
- Ability to disaggregate data, identify core issues, and assist with implementation
- Strong organizational skills
- Collaborate with other school leaders regarding student academic needs
- Technological proficiency with productivity, the learning management system, and digital tools to maximize student learning
OTHER INFORMATION:
Working Conditions
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; move small stacks to textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; move small stacks to textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Building Principal; Date Revised: March 2023
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
DAYS:
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