What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOTE Coordinator position at Spring ISD?
Days Per Year: 226
Min: $77,263
Mid: $93,087
JOB TITLE: Coordinator - Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Programs
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: AI 3
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Coordinator-LOTE will coach and support LOTE teachers to ensure high-leverage language teaching practices, teachers understand and implement the written curriculum, and teachers use authentic language assessments.
All employees of SISD are expected to continuously grow, act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement based on data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas Certification
- 3 years teaching experience
Preferred:
- Proficiency in a language other than English
- 3-5 years’ job-related experience in languages other than English
- Experience with curriculum writing and development
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology
- Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teacher effectiveness
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, intercultural, and interpersonal skills
- In-depth knowledge of state curricular standards as written, taught, and assessed
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Create and provide professional learning through a variety of pathways for campus leaders and LOTE teachers
- Lead curriculum development efforts in all areas of LOTE.
- Support teachers responsible for LOTE instruction, including administering and interpreting related regulations.
- Build staff capacity to access, interpret, and utilize data to inform instruction and refine programming.
- Participate in the development, assessment, and expansion of LOTE programs, including exchange programs, club-sponsored events, and state assessments.
- Develop grant applications to enhance LOTE programming.
- Engage in district and community relations by serving on advisory committees.
- Supports the use of digital technologies to ensure assessments are effectively administered
- Provide support of the implementation of performance-based language assessments
- Remain current in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning best practices
- Support teachers in understanding the Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal of Biliteracy
- Participates in district professional learning sessions
- Implement and monitor policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 20 lbs). This position will require traveling within the district.
Mental demands: ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Extended hours may be required for the position.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
We understand that this position is federally funded.
Salary : $77,263 - $93,087