Ell Specialist, Hs - Houston, United States - Spring Independent School District

Spring Independent School District

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Days per Year: 226

JOB TITLE:
ELL Specialist

REPORTS TO:
Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

PAY GRADE:
AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The ELL Specialist will serve to increase the academic achievement and graduation rate of English Language Learners and ensure Bilingual and/or ESL program compliance.

The ELL Specialist will provide teachers and identified ELL students with targeted support to ensure the core content being taught is comprehensible.

The ELL Specialist will spend at least 75% of the time working directly with teachers and students and approximately 25% of the time addressing compliance and administrative duties.

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 an accredited college and university
Valid Texas teaching certificate

Preferred:

Master's Degree from an accredited college and university
Three years classroom experience
Valid Texas Teacher Bilingual certification
Valid Texas Teacher ESL certification

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Detail oriented and able to handle deadline pressures
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Quality oral presentations and written reports
Facilitation of workshops
Thorough understanding of state and federal requirements for language support services
Comprehensive knowledge of the LPAC process

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coach teachers through team planning sessions to tailor instruction and differentiate instructional strategies for the varied language proficiency levels of students
Collaborate with teachers to develop effective interventions for ELL student success
Provide plans for additional academic/language supports to identified students
Convene LPAC meetings when warranted for program placement, assessment decisions, monitoring during the year and end of year LPAC meetings
Conduct data analysis of student performance data to provide guidance to the LPAC and ELL teachers and monitor academic achieve and progress.
Maintain records of student progress, interventions used, and linguistic accommodations
Monitor coding of ELL student information as it relates to demographics and special programs to ensure accuracy of state and local testing
Train teachers to understand, disaggregate and use student achievement and language data to enhance their instruction and Professional Learning Communities
Participate, in district LPAC meetings, trainings, and/or professional development hosted by the Multilingual Department and/or Workforce Development
Support the LPAC and Admission Review and Dismissal Process for dually coded ELL/Special Education students
Assist the campus with state and federal compliance
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.

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.