ESL Secondary Interventionist @ Elsik Ninth Grade Center

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Primary Purpose:

To provide supplementary sheltered instruction to Emergent Bilingual students (EBs) in English oral language development and in English literacy development. Provide campus leadership (coaching and modeling) in the sheltered instruction for EB students.

Qualifications:                                                              

Education/Certification:

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

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of English language development and literacy development
• Trained in SIOP (3 Day)
• Knowledge in developing beginner and intermediate lessons
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Knowledge of district’s ESL programs

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ classroom teaching experience as a teacher of EBs
• Multiple grade level experience preferred
• Instructional leadership skills and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction:

• Teach ESL Classes in a hybrid mode based on campus needs
• Knowledge of subject matter in assigned position
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the ESL Program, RLA Preferred
• Ability to instruct students and foster a positive learning environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Program Management

• Monitor progress of English development in Emergent Bilinguals (EBs).
• Work with classroom ESL/Sheltered Core content teachers to identify students needing intervention. (Newcomers, Refugees, Long Term EB students)
• Provide supplementary instruction in English oracy and literacy development to EBs who are struggling (in addition to classroom first-line instruction).
• Partner with ESL teachers for planning, modeling, and implementing ESL instruction.
• Partner with ESL Department Chair(s) to align district and campus goals as well as provide campus and district training.
• Coordinate efforts with EBs Instructional Paraprofessional to identify EBs needing supplementary instruction/intervention
• Facilitate/Attend LPAC meetings and share progress monitoring data for students receiving ESL services
• Attend relevant district ESL meetings based on initiatives and purpose
• Attend/assist with ARD meetings of EBs participating in Special Education as needed.
• Assist with EBs registration, assessments, documentation and TELPAS preparations and administrations

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of programs, and to maintain productive relationships among colleagues.

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

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

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: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent 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.

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  

2025-2026 Salary Schedule  

Minimum teacher salary is $64,100 

2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule 

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

Certified teacher sign-on bonus: 

Certified Teacher - Any field - $4,000 

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Assignment) - $5,000 

Bilingual Certified Teacher - $5,000 

Certified Teacher with existing TIA Designation - $8,000 

Bonus payment delivered in two (2) installments-50% (9/30/25), 50% (9/30/26) 

Sign-on Bonus eligibility ends July 17, 2025 

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Salary : $64,100