Bilingual and ESL (BESL) Instructional Specialist
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Job Location:
Lewisville, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Bilingual and ESL (BESL) Instructional Specialist
Wage/Hour Status: Salaried Position
Reports to: Director of Bilingual and ESL Programs
Dept./School: Bilingual and ESL Programs
Position Summary:
The BESL Instructional Specialist will collaborate with campus leaders teachers and members of the BESL team to strengthen
instructional practices that support Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. This role includes analyzing student performance data
monitoring academic progress and providing targeted coaching and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction
that promotes academic success for EB students.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Must meet one of the following:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas Teaching Certification for secondary education
Valid Texas ESL Certification
Masters degree in educational leadership or curriculum and instruction (preferred) Texas principal or
mid-level management certification (preferred)
Experience:
Experience working in elementary and secondary schools
1 years coaching teachers
Experience with Texas graduation requirements
Experience with meeting the needs of At-Risk Emergent Bilingual Students
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of Texas personal graduation plans
Knowledge of secondary grade level pacing
Knowledge of the Texas graduation requirements
Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program district curriculum and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate deep knowledge of the ELPS (English Language Proficiency Skills)
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of content-based sheltered instruction (CBLI).
Facilitates implementation of curriculum using EB accommodations.
Ability to use computers proficiently for word processing development of presentations and record-keeping
Ability to work collaboratively
Effective communication interpersonal and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of
race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Travel to Texas campuses to assist campus directors and teachers with data analysis and personal graduation plans for
Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
Communicate with ESL Coordinators and Campus Directors to review EB student personal graduation plans to
ensure graduation with their cohort.
Assist with curriculum alignment instruction strategies and data analysis to ensure students are graduating
Meets with campus stakeholders to review student data to adjust instruction for small group pull-outs.
Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching modeling and mentoring best practices for EB
students.
Creates positive relationships with teachers coordinators and campus directors.
Assist schools interpret the instructional program to parents.
Maintain documentation in Google Drive and other pertinent documentation for the BEESL Department
Maintain accurate records of activities and results of efforts
Attend mandatory staff development training to perform job functions and improve LPAC compliance
Additional Responsibilities
Must be able to travel 50% or more as needed
Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills
Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making
Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equipment Used
All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. ResponsiveEd Texas does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color
religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis
prohibited by law and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Employment
decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities as well as the schools needs.
Questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex including sexual harassment should contact Beckie Allen the schools Title IX Coordinator at or 1301 Waters Ridge Dr. Lewisville TX 75057. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to Casey Morgan Executive Director of Human Resources at or 1301 Waters Ridge Dr. Lewisville TX 75057.
Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of
race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
About Company
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