2026-2027 MLP Language Development Coach @ O'Donnell Middle School 

Internal employees:  Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings 

Primary Purpose:

To provide supplemental instructional support to Teachers of Emergent Bilingual students to build instructional capacity through professional development, modeling, observation and debriefing protocols.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised
• Valid ESL Certification grade appropriate

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• English proficiency (oral and literacy skills); Bilingual preferred but not required
• Multiple grade level experience preferred (middle and high school)
• T-TESS: Proficient
• Knowledge & understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing ELLs
• Instructional leadership skills and experience
• Knowledge & understanding of the district’s Dual Language Program (middle school)
• Knowledge & understanding of the district’s ESL program
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, DMAC, Excel, & presentation platforms
• Knowledge and ability to use a Learning Management System

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years’ of classroom teaching experience as a teacher of EBs
• Multiple grade level experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of sheltered instruction
• Experience with Effective Schools Framework

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Serves as an instructional support for teachers of EBs with planning, modeling, coaching, observations and debriefing activities.
• Assists ESL Specialist with progress monitoring to improve EB instruction and monitor effectiveness of interventions.

• Collaborates with content specialists to serve as an instructional coach for ESL/EB teachers.
• Partners with District MLP specialist to align district & campus goals.
• Works cooperatively with campus leaders to meet the needs of EB students.

• Provides campus professional development as directed by principal and district in order to address the needs of EB students.

• Attends district ESL meetings.
• Attends district professional development trainings for ESL leaders.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (25-50 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.  By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description. 

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire. 

Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district  

2026-2027 New Salary Schedule  

Minimum teacher starting salary is $67,100 

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less. 

Internal employees:  Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings