District Bilingual Coordinator

Job Title: District Bilingual Coordinator

Exemption Status/Test:Exempt/Administrator inan Educational Establishment

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Programs

Dept./School: Special Programs

Date Revised: 3/25/2026

Primary Purpose:
Provide leadership in developing and implementing the districts bilingual program. Collaboratewith district staff and outside personnel to ensure educational opportunities for bilingualstudents.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:Masters degree in education administration or bilingual education
Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsement in bilingual education

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of ESL and bilingual education
Knowledge of federal and state bilingual and ESL education compliance and requirements
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Five years of experience as a bilingual classroom teacher
Two years of experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
1. Oversee the development and delivery of bilingual and ESL education curriculum and instructionalprograms that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
2. Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify bilingual students at all grade levelsdistrictwide including review of student data and testing of students.
3. Develop bilingual and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) curricular documents and instructionalsupport materials. Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing programgoals.

4. Work with other curriculum coordinators to establish and maintain challenging academic
standards that will ensure that students learn English as well as content information and exit thebilingual/ESL programs within established timeframes.
5. Consult with teachers to develop and provide bilingual students with appropriate course workthrough curriculum modification and acceleration.
6. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers tofacilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in theclassroom.
7. Plan and provide staff development including sessions on methods for identifying and instructingbilingual students and enriched learning.
8. Plan and conduct parent meetings. Consult with parents administrators counselors teacherscommunity agencies and other relevant individuals regarding bilingual students.
9. Evaluate the bilingual program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including studentachievement data) and recommend changes as need.

Policy Reports and Law
10. Implement the policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule andlocal board policy in the area of bilingual and ESL education. Recommend sound policies andprocedures to improve program and make regular reports of progress towards program goals todistrict administration and the board of trustees.
11. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
12. Oversee the districts LPAC program ensuring that all relevant staff are appropriately trained andsupported in the process.
13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory
14. Develop and administer the bilingual and ESL budgets based on documented needs and ensurethat operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
15. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement anddisposal of equipment when necessary.
16. Oversee grant-writing activities to obtain program funding.
Communication and Community Relations

17. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principalsteachers staff parents school board and community members.
18. Articulate the districts mission and goals in the area of bilingual and ESL education to thecommunity and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
19. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
20. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other
21. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
22. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and thelocal board policy.
23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of staff in the bilingual and ESL
departments.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive listof all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

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