Curriculum Specialist – Bilingual/ESL

Wichita Falls Independent School District • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

To assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate instructional programs which will offer the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the Mission of the WFISD; and in the educational development and evaluation of instructional personnel. Supervision of a variety of language assessments given to English language learners in English and Spanish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for Bilingual/ESL
• Fluency in Spanish-reading, writing and speaking
• Extensive knowledge of Bilingual/ESL curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates leadership ability as measured by individual T-TESS evaluations or possesses Supervisor or Mid-Management certification
• Displays knowledge in ESL/Bilingual area that demands teacher, principal, and co-worker respect
• At least three years teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with curriculum personnel and campus administrators in developing the Mission of the school and expressing a vision directed towards improvement of the school programs.
• Develops and maintains staff morale with employees serving in the division under the specialist’s direction.
• Demonstrates and uses effective communication skills in dealing with district and school administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
• Cooperatively develops long and short-range district objectives and goals; supports the district’s instructional objectives.
• Makes recommendations related to instruction, supervision, and curriculum based upon classroom observations and assessment findings.
• Emphasizes to teachers their role as decision-makers and actively seeks to enable them in this role.
• Assists in the implementation of instructional goals and objectives, involving specialists, teachers, parents and/or students, when appropriate.
• Promotes a positive image that supports the school district’s goals and objectives.
• Systematically monitors program activities; uses evaluative findings to determine the quality of outcomes related to programs and services.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of student achievement data in interpreting, reporting, and acting on results.
• Maintains appropriate records for area of responsibility.
• Recommends or develops appropriate instructional materials and accurate assessments to aid teachers and principals in measuring growth of students and programs.
• Is aware of the district’s curricula and instructional implementation strategies and coordinates the development, maintenance, and revision of curriculum documents in the area supervised, based upon systematic review and evaluation.
• Utilizes knowledge of curriculum and the curriculum development process to plan and facilitate staff development activities at both the district and campus levels.
• Conferences regularly with supervised staff; jointly helps develop growth plans and supports individual professional development activities.
• Assists in securing consultants, specialists, and other community resources for principals and instructional staff, as needed.
• Implements the policies established by federal and state law, state board of education, and the local board policy in the areas supervised.
• Analyzes facility and equipment needs for optimum teaching and learning; utilizes information to recommend necessary changes or adjustments.
• Understands the student management system, and expected student behaviors, in order to handle staff matters related to student management concerns involving curriculum and instructional issues.
• Assist Coordinator of Emergent Bilingualism with LOTE instruction on secondary campuses.
• Understands the student management system, and expected student behaviors, in order to handle staff matters related to student management concerns involving curriculum and instructional issues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Participates in curriculum area growth opportunities, disseminates ideas and information to other educators or community members, and provides leadership in identifying trends and opportunities, as well as solving problems facing the profession.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instructional Services or designee.
• Regular Attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervise administration and disaggregation of TELPAS, STAAR, and other local, state, and federal testing programs.
• Organize and serve on LPAC throughout the district.
• Serve as ARD Representative to report the results of the language testing.
• Midyear review of monitor status students.
• Coordinate End of year bilingual/ESL testing and program placement for the next year.
• Translating (written and oral).
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees