Esl Coach - Houston, United States - Spring Independent School District

Spring Independent School District

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Days per year:187

Min:
$59,195

Mid:
$71,318

JOB TITLE:
English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach

REPORTS TO:
Campus Principal

WAGE/HOUR
STATUS:
Exempt

PAY GRADE:
AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach position is designed for an educator who strives to positively affect the ESL classroom success in the area of English language acquisition.

The primary role of the ESL Coach is to improve the implementation of the state curricular standards (TEKS and ELPS) through utilization of the research-based instructional strategies focused on English language acquisition and content mastery.

The ESL Coach, under the direction of campus leadership, will directly support teachers of English Learners (ELS) that provide classroom instruction in the content areas, by providing core content knowledge development, lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom environment and data action planning.

The ESL coaching is designed to assist teachers of ELs in the implementation of curriculum standards and delivery of instructional ESL strategies in order to increase ELs learning, progress and achievement.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in generalist education
Five years' job related experience in PK12 education
Valid Texas teaching certificate

Preferred:

Bilingual and/ or ESL Certification for campuses with large English Language Learner (ELL) student populations
Successfully demonstrated track record of success with atrisk and/or diverse learners as well as adult learners
Successful experience in coaching PK12 classroom teachers in language acquisition
Sheltered Instruction trained

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Indepth knowledge of state curricular standards in literacy as written, taught and assessed
Indepth knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies, procedures and processes related to the education of students who receive services through Bilingual/ESL, career and technical, gifted and talented and/or special education programs
Ability to coach teachers that teach English learners in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement with diverse populations
Excellent data analysis skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Safeguards the confidentiality of all documentation provided or
Engages teachers of English learners (ELs) in adult learning experiences designed to develop a district culture that fosters a growth mind set and promotes all employees as
Spends 80% of time EL coaching, observing, modeling and participating in planning, learning, practicing and data driven planning, professional learning community (PLC) meetings with teachers of ELs receiving support in the area of language acquisition. Spends the remaining 20% of time in strategic planning sessions and required trainings/meetings with other ESL coaches.
Uses researchbased adult learning and engagement strategies to support teachers in the transfer of learning experiences into practice.
Implements coaching cycle with teachers that teach ELs
Provides ongoing content development in English language development during Learning
Models effective lesson design for classroom teachers that teach
Models effective instructional strategies for classroom teachers that teach
Tracks teacher development based on identified criteria in the area of English language
Shares coaching plans and progress with campus administrators for teachers receiving support in English language acquisition.
Models best practices and differentiation of instruction by creating resources in various formats to meet the needs of ELs.
Promotes and models the integration of technology throughout the design and delivery of coaching and professional development modules.
Prepares for and conducts coaching and professional development sessions for any campusbased or campussupport personnel throughout the school year.
Participates in all district trainings throughout the school year and during the 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.

This position will require traveling within the district.