Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

Provide leadership in developing and implementing the district's bilingual program. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to ensure educational opportunities for bilingual students.

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify bilingual students at all grade levels districtwide, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Develop bilingual and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) curricular documents and instructional support materials. Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
• Work with other curriculum coordinators to establish and maintain challenging academic standards that ensure students learn English as well as content information and exit the bilingual/ESL programs within established timeframes.
• Consult with teachers to develop and provide bilingual students with appropriate coursework through curriculum modification and acceleration.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in the classroom.
• Plan and deliver staff development sessions on methods for identifying and instructing bilingual students and enriched learning.
• Plan and conduct parent meetings. Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding bilingual students.
• Evaluate the bilingual program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Contribute to the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.
• Participate in grant‑writing activities to obtain program funding.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsement in bilingual education.
• Three years experience as a bilingual teacher.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of bilingual students.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with bilingual parents and students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.