PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Collaborate with campus and district administration and CAS/LL colleagues to develop plans analyze data and identify best practices that will support the District Mission. Lead/coach classroom teachers to ensure effective Tier I instruction through the PLC process that results in improved student performance on local and state assessments
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge educational programs
Analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources
Problem solving skills
Strong collaboration skills
Task oriented and a self-starter
Ability to plan schedule and support campuses both administration and teachers in a timely and efficient manner.
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including keyboarding; reaching
Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)
Environment: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional demeanor under stress
Travel: Frequent district-wide travel
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Experience:
Three years successful teaching experience as evidenced through the Texas Evaluation System
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Work collaboratively and train campus staff on Amarillo ISD instructional initiatives and best practices in emerging bilingual education.
- Model/coach Amarillo ISD emerging bilingual instructional initiatives and best practices with campus staff in instructional settings to assure implementation with fidelity.
- Assist instructional leaders at the district and campus level in designing teaching/re-teaching activities to increase emerging bilingual students ability to meet standards on STAAR TELPAS and other assessments.
- Keep informed of new Emerging Bilingual teaching strategies and techniques and shares with campus instructional leaders and with teachers.
- Support campus based and district assessment development to ensure they are equitable and appropriate for emerging bilingual students.
- Participate in campus and district instructional development.
- Analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources including but not limited to walkthrough data Eduphoria reports program evaluation and State assessment reports.
- Support the campus and district in implementation of instructional management tools.
- Develop and maintain resources to support effective Tier I instruction for emerging bilinguals..
- Assist in the alignment development and revision of the Amarillo ISD scope and sequence with a focus on meeting the needs for emerging bilingual students.
- Compile and maintain data-bases that inform all tiers (Tier I II and III) of instruction at the campus and district level.
- Assist educators in the planning and/or conducting of staff development activities related to implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) curriculum alignment assessment lesson planning design and delivery.
- Assist in the implementation of a cohesive and comprehensive district-wide instructional delivery system to include factors such as state and district standards.
- Assist training on assessment practice for emerging bilingual students.
- Assist in training for emerging bilingual paraprofessionals.
- Assist in designing curriculum for newcomer students.
- Assist in providing training for parents of emerging bilingual students.
- Assist with training for community stakeholders.
- Assist in guiding the enrollment process for newcomer students.
- Provide Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) training for educators.
- Provide reviews for ESL and BIL teacher certification and provide Comprehensive Professional Development for teachers seeking to complete ESL/BIL certification.
- Manage software provided for emerging bilingual students and parents.
- Work directly with the District-level Academic Team on researching developing and implementing best practices which support the Districts goals and objectives related to effective classroom instruction for all students.
- Abide by State and Federal laws District policies campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority