PRIMARY PURPOSE / FUNCTION:
Provide leadership in developing and implementing the districts dual language program including curriculum development professional training and campus support. Assist teachers with instructional methodology in order to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them become biliterate bilingual and bicultural; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree with a specialization in Reading (preferred)
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsement in Bilingual Education (Spanish)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Enrichment Model
- Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of bilingual/dual language students
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to communicate effectively with bilingual parents and students
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) for dual language students
- Extensive knowledge of curriculum instruction and assessment of reading
- Extensive knowledge of Texas Curriculum (TEKS) and state assessments
- Ability to interact positively with students parents and educators
- Ability to perform job duties and/or attend meetings and professional development and make and receive phone calls in a virtual or remote workplace environment
Experience:
- Three years or more of successful teaching experience as a bilingual/dual language teacher
- Successful experience working with atrisk students
Required Experience:
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