District BESL Professional Development Coordinator

Responsive Education Solutions • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

The BESL PD Coordinator provides professional development and guidance to teachers, campus leaders, and district administrators aimed at improved outcomes for Emergent Bilingual students at the elementary and secondary levels. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher’s certification
• Valid Texas ESL certification
• 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 sheltered instruction and best practices for second language acquistion
• Ability to use computers proficiently for word processing, development of presentations and record-keeping
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to model instructional techniques/strategies
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to design and plan instructional lessons that include the required accommodations and address the linguistic needs of English Learners.
• Assist Campus director/headmaster with required compliance within the LPAC Framework to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and district policies, rules and regulations for EL students
• Observe classroom instruction to provide immediate feedback and participate in classroom walkthrough observations with school and district personnel to identify instructional needs in developing professional development targets.
• Create and provide sheltered instruction professional development for campuses for improved instruction for Emergent Bilingual students.
• Collaborate with BESL department coordinators in the development of professional learning surrounding Emergent Bilingual and second language acquisition
• Assist campuses with data analysis and the development of action plans in response to the data (LAS Links, ITBS, TELPAS and STAAR)
• Model effective teaching within the classroom; provide support through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching and utilize technology in creating online learning modules for improved instruction.
• Assist teachers with selecting and modifying instructional materials to ensure alignment with TEKS/SEs, ELPS and to address individual student language proficiency levels and academic needs effectively Conduct demonstration lessons.
• This position includes occasional travel and as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time