Instructional Specialist (226 Days) 2026-2027 School Year

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the core beliefs of the District and Bilingual/ESL Department by developing, implementing, and presenting professional development training for Dual Language teachers, administrators, and other community stakeholders. The specialist will provide technical assistance to school leadership and campuses to ensure program and curriculum implementation aligns with the district’s education plan and meets federal, state, and local guidelines for English Learners (ELs). This position will co-develop and lead campus and district-wide Professional Learning Communities to enhance academic achievement for ELs. Additionally, the specialist will support the Executive Director in promoting the Dual Language program, organize events to increase program awareness, research and implement strategies for positive program perceptions, and manage dual language social media and website presence. The role involves providing demonstrations on instructional strategies, collaborating with principals on instructional improvement, and staying current with trends in assessment policies and instructional practices affecting ELs. The specialist will also present at cross-training sessions, utilize data systems to inform professional development needs, provide support regarding instructional materials, and maintain collaborations with other departments and external partners. Active involvement in professional organizations and working required evenings and Saturdays for department and district events are also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas Bilingual or ESL teacher certification
Five years of directly related experience in classroom teaching, leadership, and bilingual preferred
Extensive knowledge of second language acquisition, Bilingual/ESL laws and Dual Language programs
Demonstrated proficiency in developing, organizing, and conducting effective professional development training
Demonstrated knowledge on how to scaffold teaching the standards and the curriculum for second language learners
Proficiency in technology, including the use of Microsoft Office tools and applications, web-based applications, and digital instructional tools for the classroom
Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
Ability to provide leadership for assigned personnel and support all district and departmental goals and objectives
Academic Language Proficiency in English and Spanish (in all four language domains: Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Experience in coaching teachers to improve content knowledge and pedagogical skills preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and present professional development training for Dual Language teachers, administrators, and other community stakeholders.
Provide technical assistance to school leadership and campuses to ensure program and curriculum implementation aligns with the district’s education plan and meets federal, state, and local guidelines for ELs.
Co-develop and lead campus and district-wide Professional Learning Communities to increase academic achievement for ELs.
Support the Executive Director on various assignments related to promoting the Dual Language program and program goals.
Organize events to increase dual language program awareness and knowledge of services provided by the dual language instructional team.
Research and implement strategies for positive perceptions of dual language across various media.
Participate actively in marketing dual language through various forms of communication.
Design and maintain the dual language website, Facebook, Twitter, and other social forums.
Provide demonstrations for teachers and coaches in the use of applicable instructional strategies and implementation of the district dual language program to support instructional improvement.
Interface with principals and campus leadership to develop strategies for instructional improvement and promote and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships.
Keep abreast of technical, legislative, and professional development trends, including local, state, and national assessment policies and instructional practices affecting ELs.
Disseminate information on trends to appropriate district personnel and make recommendations for program adjustments.
Present at district-wide cross training sessions to ensure knowledge of district programs and department initiatives.
Work with Power School, Unified Classroom, and MyData Portal to connect data to the professional development needs of the district and Divisions.
Provide ongoing professional development support regarding adopted instructional materials, resources, supplies, and equipment.
Make recommended purchases for campus implementation of programs for ELs.
Maintain effective collaboration with other district departments and non-district partnerships.
Maintain active involvement in related professional organizations.
Work required evenings and Saturdays as required for Bilingual ESL Department and district events.