Primary Purpose

Provide supplemental instructional support to Teachers of Emergent Bilingual students participating in the Alief ISD Dual Language model.

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 Bilingual certification

Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Spanish & English proficiency (oral and literacy skills); Bilingual & Biliterate required
• Multiple grade level experience preferred
• T-TESS : Proficient
• Knowledge & understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing EBs
• Instructional leadership skills and experience
• Knowledge & understanding of the district’s Dual Language Program
• 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 years classroom teaching experience as a Late Exit or Transitional Bilingual / Dual Language teacher of EBs
• Multiple grade level experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Program Management

• Provides supplemental professional development for staff in order to improve the instruction of EB students in Dual Language Program
• Assists with the selection and planning of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of EBs, Immigrant children, and Bilingual students in Dual Language
• Co-teaches lessons with the classroom teacher as determined by campus administrator
• Works with small groups to provide supplementary Dual Language instruction
• Assists Campus Administrator and ESL Specialist in grouping students for Intervention and progress monitoring purposes.
• Partners with Bilingual / ESL Classroom Teachers for planning, modeling, and implementing SLD / ELD instruction, Sheltered Instruction and Dual Language Framework & Pillars
• Supports district goals including coaching, observations, teacher debriefs and teacher training / refreshers
• Works cooperatively with other teachers and campus leaders to meet the needs of individual EB students
• Provides campus training as directed by principal and district
• Attends District MLP / ESL ILT meetings

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

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.

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.

This position is federal funded for the specified school year.

Continuation of the position is contingent upon future funding.

Pay Grade : P1Other

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

• Salary Schedule
• Salary Schedule is pending school board approval

Salary is based on working days; working less days is less salary

Internal employees must

Last updated : 2024-06-14