Pay Grade: 820 (Min. $329.73 per day)
Work Days: 186
Primary Purpose:
Assist with the implementation of the English Language Development (ELD) instruction and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies at elementary campuses. Work with Emergent Bilinguals and ESL certified classroom teachers to support the acquisition and acceleration of the English language.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Elementary Teacher certification
- ESL certification
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Work closely with the Multilingual Services department to provide campus support in alignment with the department’s goals and initiatives
- Work closely with the campus principal and team leaders to provide a quality instructional program for emergent bilinguals
- Working knowledge of Chapter 89, BB State plan for educating Limited English Proficiency students
- Working knowledge of Chapter 74 ELPS, English Language Proficiency Standards
- Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities for staff related to emergent bilinguals
- Possess strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to plan, prepare and deliver staff development based on campus data
- Strong public relation skills
Experience:
- Three years of teaching experience
- Experience teaching emergent bilinguals (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Use data to identify areas of need for targeted intervention for emergent bilinguals
Provide targeted linguistic intervention for emergent bilinguals at beginning and intermediate English proficiency levels in grades 3-5
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention provided to emergent bilinguals
Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide tiered intervention to emergent bilinguals
Support students and teachers with the integration of technology in the instructional program
Coach teachers in the use of ESL instructional practices
Support the implementation of district curriculum by helping teachers plan for linguistic, affective, and academic accommodations
Facilitate differentiation for different English proficiency levels by planning with grade level teams
Model lessons and initiate conferences with principals and campus staff about effective ESL instructional
strategies
Demonstrate a working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, best teaching practices, data interpretation, and
technology
Compliance
- Serves as chairperson for the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
- Ensure that all LPAC duties and responsibilities are met under Chapter 89
- Ensure the accuracy, maintenance and completion of student LPAC records
- Assist and support the Campus Testing Coordinator with the coordination of state assessments related to ELL students (TELPAS, STAAR)
- Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional prolonged and irregular work hours; work with frequent interruptions
