ESL Coordinator (K-5)

Great Hearts Academies•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The ESL Coordinator/Teacher coordinates and delivers English as a Second Language services for emergent bilingual students at Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School in Fort Worth. The position implements student identification and assessment procedures, develops and revises bilingual and ESL curriculum, supports teachers in adapting coursework, evaluates program effectiveness, and manages required language assessments and LPAC meetings. The coordinator manages the ESL classroom and service schedules, oversees ESL teachers and assistant teachers, and provides small-group pull-out ELAR instruction. The role also consults with families, school personnel, community agencies, and other relevant individuals; provides staff with resources and materials; and plans parent and advisory committee meetings. Additional duties include preparing budget estimates, assisting with purchases, maintaining required records and reports, training campus staff, and complying with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy. ESL teachers and coordinators participate in faculty-wide events and professional development. Their specialized support helps English learners access grade-level curriculum, develop academic English, and prepare for annual state assessments. The role requires a valid Texas ESL certification covering the assigned grade levels; TESOL and TEFL certifications do not satisfy this requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid and current Texas Teacher Certification.
Valid Texas Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or ESL Supplemental certification.
Texas teaching certification in a Generalist or Core Content Area covering the assigned grade levels.
ESL certification awarded by the Texas Education Agency covering the assigned grade levels; TESOL and TEFL do not meet this requirement.
Two or more years of teaching experience.
Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator.
Must possess or obtain a valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

Implement procedures to identify emergent bilingual students at all grade levels, including reviewing student data and testing students.
Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.
Assist teachers in providing emergent bilingual students with appropriate coursework through curriculum modifications, accelerations, and other supports.
Evaluate the bilingual and ESL programs and implement changes based on findings.
Plan and execute required language assessments, including identification, annual proficiency, and reclassification assessments.
Plan, manage, and conduct required LPAC meetings.
Manage the ESL classroom and service schedules, oversee support provided by ESL teachers and assistant teachers, and ensure students’ physical safety and emotional, social, and educational needs are met.
Instruct and support emergent bilingual students in small-group pull-out ELAR classes.
Provide staff with resources and materials to accomplish program goals.
Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals about emergent bilingual students.
Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.
Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies.
Compile, maintain, and file physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Train campus personnel and oversee LPAC meetings and paperwork.
Comply with applicable federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.